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 In the whole three years I never looked at or thought of another man and that is precisely why it's so hard for me now If I weren't a respectable woman, it would be easy  but I simply can't deceive a man like you I can't [A brief pause.]

—You love someone else. [''She only nods. He utters the word for her softly, thoughtfully.''] Yes. [There is a pause.]

—I respect you too much to let you go on believing for a single moment [Another pause.]

—You don't love me any more.

—I do care for you, but

—But you love someone else.

—I love you like a brother you know yourself I never loved your body  only your soul It was always a struggle for me  but now that I love another  I must tell you.

—This comes so suddenly I—I[ sobs.] You poor, dear child It's only a sort of illness It will pass Every wife goes through such a crisis  some time or another And I'll help you through it I'll be as gentle and tactful as I can And before you know it, you'll have forgotten all about it  and come to your senses  and be the same happy, contented Adele you used to be My good, loyal Adele, I don't know how another man