Cæsar's Wife: A Comedy in Three Acts

by W. Somerset Maugham

Violet.

Have I? Oh, I'm so glad.

Ronny.

I couldn't help myself. I tried not to think of you. You're not angry with me?

Violet.

I can't be. Oh, Ronny, I've had such a rotten time. It came upon me unawares, I didn't know what was happening. I thought I only liked you.

Ronny.

Oh, my dearest! Is it possible ...?

Violet.

And when it struck me—oh, I was so frightened. I thought it must be written on my face and everyone must see. I knew it was wrong. I knew I mustn't. I couldn't help myself.