"Why, look around and see the muddle and mess most people make of the contract."
"That's what I mean."
"So do I. Why shouldn't I be afraid as much as you are? If we got married and muddled and messed things up, wouldn't it hurt me as much as you?"
"Not according to what I've seen. Most men—"
"I'm not most men. I'm just me. You're you. We're different. Besides, we've seen and thought and argued it out to ourselves as well as together. Couldn't you risk it?"
"You know what I want; complete freedom."
"Well, you should have it. And you know what I want?"
"Yes?"
"Complete freedom, too."
"Oh?" she said uncertainly, with a jealous note in her voice.