_Belle._ But, Jack--even if you had the money--how could I let you
spend it on me?

_Jack._ You could--you couldn't help it, Belle. I would do it!

_Belle._ No, Jack, it wouldn't be decent.

_Jack._ To save your life?

_Belle._ No, not even to save my life.

_Jack (tenderly)._ Belle, listen to me. I've got a right to save
your life. Can't you understand? I want you to get well. I love you!

_Belle (stares at him)._ Jack!

_Jack._ Yes, I love you!

_Belle (sobs)._ Jack, Jack! _(He clasps her in his arms; she weeps
frantically.)_

_Jack._ What is the matter? What is it?

_Belle._ Oh, Jack, why did you wait so long? Why didn't you come to
me before it was too late?

_Jack._ Too late?

_Belle._ Why did you have to wait till I was dying? Oh, I can't bear