Why does Mrs. Higgins tell Higgins and Pickering that they are a “pretty pair of babies playing with your live doll”? (Act 3)

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Why does Mrs. Higgins tell Higgins and Pickering that they are a “pretty pair of babies playing with your live doll”?

(Act 3)

Asked by Max M #417092 on 2/28/2016 1:10 AM

Last updated by Aslan on 2/28/2016 1:54 AM

Answered by Aslan on 2/28/2016 1:54 AM

Mrs. Higgins feels they are using Liza like a "live doll". She thinks they are like petty babies using the girl for their own amusements.