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Why for her sake?

[Also leans forward, quietly.] Richard, have you been quite fair to her? It was her own free choice, you will say. But was she really free to choose? She was a mere girl. She accepted all that you proposed.

[Smiles.] That is your way of saying that she proposed what I would not accept.

[Nods.] I remember. And she went away with you. But was it of her own free choice? Answer me frankly.

[Turns to him, calmly.] I played for her against all that you say or can say; and I won.

[Nodding again.] Yes, you won.

[Rises.] Excuse me for forgetting. Will you have some whisky?

All things come to those who wait.

[Sits down again, leaning back on the lounge.] Will you please help yourself?