Arnold. Oh, well, my father gave up his seat under similar circumstances. He’s got along very comfortably without politics.
Elizabeth. But they’re your whole life.
Arnold. After all one can’t have it both ways. You can’t serve God and Mammon. If you want to do the decent thing you have to be prepared to suffer for it.
Elizabeth. But I don’t want you to suffer for it.
Arnold. At first I rather hesitated at the scandal. But I daresay that was only weakness on my part. Under the circumstances I should have liked to keep out of the Divorce Court if I could.
Elizabeth. Arnold, you’re making me absolutely miserable.
Arnold. What you said before dinner was quite right. It’s nothing for a man, but it makes so much difference to a woman. Naturally I must think of you first.
Elizabeth. That’s absurd. It’s out of the question. Whatever there’s to pay I must pay it.
Arnold. It’s not very much I’m asking you, Elizabeth.
Elizabeth. I’m taking everything from you.