They didn't get everything. There was something inside her they couldn't take away. She looked invincible.

Offred [to herself]

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Commander: We only wanted to make the world better.
Offred: Better?
Commander: Better never means better for everyone. It always means worse for some.

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Commander: I just find the whole thing so impersonal.
Offred: Ya think?!
Commander: Are you sure you don't care for a drink?

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Offred: Don't you ever do that again!
Commander: Do what?
Offred: Touch me like that when she's there.
Commander: I didn't mind it. I don't think you did, either.

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Mrs. Steven: You know, I'm not feeling well. I think I might be getting the flu. Maybe we should skip tonight's ceremony. What do you think?
Ofsteven: You can't be sick every month.
Mrs. Steven: No, I can't.

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Good. We'll do it this afternoon after the shopping. May as well strike while the iron is hot.

Serena Joy

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Serena Joy: Nothing yet?
Offred: Nope, nothing.
Serena Joy: Well, that's bad luck. Your time is running out here. You don't want to be sent to the colonies, do you? Maybe he can't. [whispers] The Commander. I was thinking maybe we could try another way.
Offred: I'm sorry, I don't understand what you mean.
Serena Joy: With another man.

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