Beauty and the Beast : The Dinner TableNARRATOR The next night at supper BEAUTY Beast was there, dressed in his best capa. ( He is courteous and tries his best to display excellent table manners. But the noises he makes disgust her. ) BEAST Forgive me, Beauty. (Beauty nods) If my presence distresses you, I will leave at once. Do I revolt you? BEAUTY I cannot lie. You do. But I know you are very... good natured. BEAST Yes. Even so, I am a monster. BEAUTY There are plenty who deserve that name more than you do. I prefer you to someone who conceals a twisted heart behind an upright form. BEAST I am grateful to you. Beauty? Will you consent to be my wife? BEAUTY No, Beast. | 
