Lady Kitty. Are you shocked? One sacrifices one’s life for love and then one finds that love doesn’t last. The tragedy of love isn’t death or separation. One gets over them. The tragedy of love is indifference.
[Arnold comes in.
Arnold. Can I have a little talk with you, Elizabeth?
Elizabeth. Of course.
Arnold. Shall we go for a stroll in the garden?
Elizabeth. If you like.
Lady Kitty. No, stay here. I’m going out anyway.
[Exit Lady Kitty.
Arnold. I want you to listen to me for a few minutes, Elizabeth. I was so taken aback by what you told me just now that I lost my head. I was rather absurd and I beg your pardon. I said things I regret.
Elizabeth. Oh, don’t blame yourself. I’m sorry that I should have given you occasion to say them.