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NORWOOD. I don't know what your game is--
DENNIS. You've never been in Mesopotamia, Mr. Norwood?
NORWOOD. Never.
DENNIS. It's a very trying place for the temper. . . . I'm waiting for
you.
NORWOOD (irresolute). Well, I---- (He comes sulkily to the door) Well,
I shall come back for Kate in five minutes.
DENNIS. Mrs. Camberley and I will be ready for you. You know your way?
[NORWOOD goes out.
(DENNIS shuts the door. He comes into the room and stands looking at
KATE.)
KATE (uncomfortably). Well?
DENNIS. No, don't move. I just want to look at you. . . . I've seen you
like that for four years. Don't move. . . . I've been in some dreary
places, but you've been with me most of the time. Just let's have a
last look.
KATE. A last look?
DENNIS. Yes.
KATE. You're saying good-bye to me?
DENNIS. I don't know whether it's to you, Kate. To the girl who has
been with me these last four years. Was that you?
KATE (dropping her eyes). I don't know, Dennis.
DENNIS. I wish to God I wasn't your husband.
KATE. What would you do if you weren't my husband?
DENNIS. Make love to you.
KATE. Can't you do that now?
DENNIS. Being your husband rather handicaps me, you know. I never
really stood a chance against the other fellow.
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