"I'm afraid he won't, Anne."
"Don't imagine I ever thought he would. He never did anything to make me think it for a minute, really."
"Are you quite sure he didn't?"
"Quite sure. I made it all up out of my head. My silly head. I don't care what you think of me so long as you don't think it was Jerry's fault. I should go on caring for him whatever he did or didn't do."
"I know you would. But it's possible—"
"To care for two people and marry one of them, no matter which? It isn't possible for me. If I can't have the person I want I won't have anybody."
"It isn't wise, Anne. I tell you I could make you care for me. I know all about you. I know how you think and how you feel. I understand you better than Jerrold does. You'd be happy with me and you'd be safe."
"It's no use. I'd rather be unhappy and in danger if it was with
Jerrold."
"You'll be unhappy and in danger without him."
"I don't care. Besides, I shan't be. I shall work. You'll work, too.
It'll be so exciting that you'll soon forget all about me."