The Great Adventure by Arnold Bennett
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JANET. What did he do to stop you from telling him?
CARVE. (At a loss, vaguely.) I don't know--Wouldn't let me. JANET. If you ask me, I should say the truth is, you didn't want to tell him. CARVE. (Impressed.) Now I wonder if you're right. JANET. Well, I don't quite see how anybody can stop anybody from talking. But even if he did, he can't stop you from writing to him. CARVE. No, I'm hanged if I write to him! JANET. Oh, well, that's a proof you didn't want to tell him. CARVE. Perhaps it is. (After a burst of quiet laughter.) Pardon me. (Reflective.) I was only thinking what a terrific lark it will be. JANET. If he never does get to know? CARVE. If he never does get to know. If nobody ever gets to know. (Resolved.) No. I'll keep my mouth shut. JANET. As a general rule, it's the best thing to do. CARVE. You advise me to keep my mouth shut? JANET. Not at all. I simply say, as a general rule it's the best thing to do. But this is no business of mine, and I'm sure I'm not |
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