"Haven't I shown that I love you? Have you forgotten, Ed?"
"We've gone through so much together, darling," he said huskily.
"Yes, we have that," she said in a softened tone.
"Won't you forgive her, for—for my sake?"
Gertie's face hardened once more.
"No, I can't. You're a man, you don't understand. If she won't apologize, either she must go or I shall."
"I can't lose you, Gertie. What should I do without you?"
"I guess you know me well enough by now. When I say a thing, I do it."
Nora had buried her face in her hands. He looked at her a moment without speaking.