I don't know.

Violet.

I'd like you to be frank with me.

Ronny.

[Unwillingly.] You don't want my love. She's sweet and kind and tender.

Violet.

I think she might make you very happy.

Ronny.

Who knows?

[There is a pause. Violet forces herself to make the final renunciation. Her fingers move spasmodically in the effort she makes to speak calmly.]