Helen
Give him up? Never! The right to work, the right to love—those rights are inalienable. No, we'll give up marriage but not each other.
John
But—but—I don't understand.
Helen
[straight in his eyes]
We need each other—in our work and in our life—and we're to have each other—until life is ended and our work is done. Now, do you understand?
John
[recoiling]
Are you in your right mind? Think what you're saying.