John

[interrupts]

All right, all right—but we can't change marriage overnight just to suit Helen. What are you going to do about it?

Judge

There's just one thing to do. Will you back me up in everything I say?

John

[acknowledging his own defeat]

Anything—everything.

Judge

Then tell Helen she doesn't have to marry, that, with the best intentions, the Church has made a muddle of monogamy.