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Alcibiades
Alc. Perhaps also, Socrates, you are not aware that you have only just anticipated me. For I, in fact, had the intention of coming and asking you first that very same question—what is your aim and expectation in bothering me by making a particular point of always turning up wherever I may be. For I really do wonder what can be your object, and should be very glad if you would tell me.
Socrates
Soc. Then you will listen to me, presumably, with keen attention if, as you say, you long to know what I mean, and I have in you a listener who will stay to hear me out.
Alcibiades
Alc. Why, to be sure: only speak.
Socrates
Soc. Look to it, then; for it would be no wonder if I should make as much difficulty about stopping as I have made about starting.
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Alcibiades
Alc. My good sir, speak; for I will listen.