human
I have just told Jane that I love her, Martin said presently. Jerry nodded.
gpt
I think you ought to know.
human
I have known it for some time,
gpt
You could not have known it. I have only admitted it to myself in the last few days--since my freedom came.
human
Your wife is dead?
gpt
Yes.
human
What do you want me to do, Jane?
gpt
I want you to believe what Martin said--that he never knew he cared until now--that this hour brought the first word of sentiment between us. That it was an accident--an explosion. You do believe that, Jerry?
human
If you like.
gpt
It is the truth.
human
Don't let's talk about the truth of what has happened or what has not; the only question is: what are we to do?
gpt
I'll go,
human
No, you'll stay. Jane may need you,
gpt
Very well. I am at her service entirely. I wanted to spare you,
human
You're a little late in considering me, Christiansen!
gpt
Jerry, don't you see this is not anybody's fault? Martin didn't mean it to happen; I didn't mean it to; certainly you didn't. Can't we be quite patient with each other and try to get it straightened?
human
I'm trying to be patient, Jane, but I'm not a saint, and by God! the thing I want to do is to kick him, so don't begrudge me a few words; after all, you are my wife; this is my house, he has outraged my rights.
gpt
Jerry, you haven't any rights in me or in our home apart from _our_ rights. Won't you understand that your honour is my honour, that only in so far as we let it get smirched can it be smirched.
human
I can't match words with you, Jane. Say what you want and let's get through with it.
gpt
Paxton, your wife has given me no reason to believe that my love is of any importance to her. Couldn't we...?
human
I'm not here to interrogate my wife, nor ask for any justification of her feelings. I only want her to decide what she wants me to do.
gpt
Jerry, what do you want to do?
human
If you love him, I want to get out of your way as soon as possible,
gpt
And if I do not love him?
human
Then I want him to get out.