Lucy

[shrinking away as he approaches]

Don't touch me! Every time you come near me I have to nerve myself to stand it.

John

What's got into you? Don't I give you everything money can buy? My God, if I only gave you something to worry about; if I ran after other women like old man Baker——

Lucy

If you only would!—Then you'd let me alone. To me you are repulsive.

John

[taking hold of her]

Lucy! You are my wife.