Freda, you were made for me! It's just the life I want. I couldn't have hit it off better myself if I'd tried. The way you put it—a bit of this, and a bit of that—variety, you know—that's me.
FREDA
That's it, variety, change. A strong man like you, full of vitality and go, could not possibly stand a palace for a year.
(He shakes his head.)
It's all very well for effeminate men, but you weren't made for such a life. You are masculine, intensely masculine.
VANDERLIP
(Taking her hand and beginning to draw her toward him.)
Do you think so?
FREDA
(Yielding herself.)