The First and the Last by John Galsworthy
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KEITH. I'm thinking of Larry. With you, his danger is much greater.
There's a good chance as things are going. You may wreck it. And for what? Just a few months more of--well--you know. WANDA. [Standing at the head of the couch and touching her eyes with her hands] Oh, sir! Look! It is true. He is my life. Don't take him away from me. KEITH. [Moved and restless] You must know what Larry is. He'll never stick to you. WANDA. [Simply] He will, sir. KEITH. [Energetically] The last man on earth to stick to anything! But for the sake of a whim he'll risk his life and the honour of all his family. I know him. WANDA. No, no, you do not. It is I who know him. KEITH. Now, now! At any moment they may find out your connection with that man. So long as Larry goes on with you, he's tied to this murder, don't you see? WANDA. [Coming close to him] But he love me. Oh, sir! he love me! KEITH. Larry has loved dozens of women. WANDA. Yes, but----[Her face quivers]. KEITH. [Brusquely] Don't cry! If I give you money, will you |
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