“Yes.”
She stared at him, unbelieving. But his face was nothing more than a blur against the darkness. As the car rolled out of the Park, it rolled out of Eden.
“But—but it’s my career—my life!”
“I’ll make a new career—a new life for you.”
“But it’s the biggest—the best part of me.”
“The new life will be all of you.”
“No, Dick! I couldn’t—I couldn’t!”
He caught the hands that were raised to push him from her, caught them in both of his. “I want you for myself. I’m not satisfied with part of your time.”
“But dear—can’t you see—”
“Can’t you see that if you remain on the stage, your evenings and part of your days will go to the public. I’ll still be going round alone—just as I am now. If you’re my wife you’ve got to take your place with me.”