Tom, honestly, remembering what the last years have been can you imagine that I love you?
Chalmers
I'm afraid I've not—er—not flamed sufficiently.
Margaret
You have possibly spoken nearer the truth than you dreamed. I married you, Tom, hoping great things of you. I hoped you would be a power for good—
Chalmers
Politics again. When will women learn they must leave politics alone?
Margaret
And also, I hoped for love. I knew you didn't love me when we married, but I hoped for it to come.
Chalmers