human
What is it, Jane; are you faint?
gpt
Yes. Jerry, we are going to have a child.
human
You don't mean to say----
gpt
I wanted it to happen. It is one of the responsibilities of marriage.
human
But can't you see, we can't afford children yet?
gpt
We should have thought of that sooner.
human
How can we have that happen, in this little, crowded place?
gpt
Large families are raised in half the space, Jerry.
human
But this is my workshop,
gpt
Jerry, when I found, after our hasty marriage, that you expected me to accept all the responsibilities of marriage, I made no protest. This is another of the responsibilities we both share. I expect you to make no protest.
human
I beg your pardon, Jane. I know I'm not taking it very nicely, but it is about as upsetting as anything could well be.
gpt
It was to me, too.
human
I suppose you do get the worst of it, hang it!
gpt
What are we going to do? We'll have to move, of course.
human
I think not. Not at present anyway.
gpt
When does it happen?
human
In October.
gpt
You've seen a doctor?
human
Yes.
gpt
Look here, Jane, why couldn't we find you some nice place in the country, where you could be quiet, have plenty of out-of-door exercise, and all that? You could go at once and I'd run out for week-ends.
human
No, thanks. I prefer to stay here. After all, I shall not be in your way now, any more than I have been before.
gpt
Jane, my dear, I'm sorry. I've been a brute.
human
Please don't sentimentalize over me, Jerry. I'm glad this has happened to me. Whether you are glad or not, I must have your help. It is your child as well as mine. I cannot be put off in the country, out of your sight, because I'm ugly. I have a right to your consideration, but I want nothing more.