Dolly. No, no! I can't.
Jack. Why not?
Dolly. Don't ask me. (She stares about distractedly.)
Jack. May be I can help you.
Dolly. Nobody can help me—ever!
Jack. Dolly! Why should you hide anything from me?
Dolly. I can't bear to tell!
Jack. Why not?
Dolly. You'd despise me forever. Belle would despise me!
Jack. But that's impossible, Dolly.