Nicky—don’t—don’t——
Nicky
How can we help ourselves? We swirl about in a vortex of beastliness. This is a chance—don’t you see—to realize the truth—our only chance.
Florence
Oh, Nicky, do stop—go away!
Nicky
Don’t keep on telling me to stop when our only hope is to hammer it out.
Florence
You’re overwrought. It isn’t as bad as you think.