Pendleton. It'll break down the morally sanctified atmosphere in which we're living. Then perhaps, people will regard us as immoral and treat us like decent human beings again.
Margaret. But I don't want to compromise myself.
Pendleton. If you believe in your own ideas, you must.
Margaret. But why should I have to do it?
Pendleton. It will be so easy for you.
Margaret. Why can't we both be compromised? That would be better still.
Pendleton. I should find it a bore. You, unless my memory fails me, would enjoy it.
Margaret. You needn't be cynical. Even if you don't enjoy it, you can work it into a novel.
Pendleton. It's less exertion to imagine an affair of that sort, and the result would probably be more saleable. Besides I have no interest whatsoever in women, at least, in the women we know.
Margaret. For that matter, I don't know any eligible men.