Henry greeted Basil Hallward at the Bristol hotel where they were having dinner. “Have you heard the news?” he asked.
“I haven't. I hope it's not about politics – that doesn't interest me.”
“Dorian Gray is getting married!”
Basil was surprised and sceptical. He thought Dorian was too sensible for such a decision. Lord Henry revealed that Dorian was engaged to a young actress. Basil was worried about the influence such marriage could have on Dorian. Lord Henry, however, was indifferent.
Lord Henry was cynical. He believed that although marriage could make some people more complex, it often erased their individuality. Lord Henry hoped that Dorian would adore his fiancée for several months and then move on. For Lord Henry, who enjoyed studying Dorian's personality, that would be fascinating. Basil accused Lord Henry of not being serious, but Henry insisted he was just being sincere
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