Teddie. What has he been saying to you?
Elizabeth. He’s been very good to me, and so kind. I didn’t know he could be so kind. He offered to let me divorce him.
Teddie. That’s very decent of him.
Elizabeth. But don’t you see, it ties my hands. How can I accept such a sacrifice? I should never forgive myself if I profited by his generosity.
Teddie. If another man and I were devilish hungry and there was only one mutton chop between us, and he said, “You eat it,” I wouldn’t waste a lot of time arguing. I’d wolf it before he changed his mind.
Elizabeth. Don’t talk like that. It maddens me. I’m trying to do the right thing.
Teddie. You’re not in love with Arnold; you’re in love with me. It’s idiotic to sacrifice your life for a slushy sentiment.
Elizabeth. After all, I did marry him.
Teddie. Well, you made a mistake. A marriage without love is no marriage at all.
Elizabeth. I made the mistake. Why should he suffer for it? If anyone has to suffer it’s only right that I should.