gerald Flashcards
“(distressed) sorry – I – well, I’ve suddenly realized – taken it in properly – that’s she’s dead–“
“(hesitatingly) it’s hard to say. I didn’t feel about her as she felt about me.” (Act 2)
“No, it wasn’t. ( he waits a moment, then in a low, troubled tone.) she told me she’d been happier than she’d ever been before – but that she knew it couldn’t last – hadn’t expected it to last. She didn’t blame me at all. I wish to God she had now. Perhaps I’d feel better about it.” (Act 2)
“I did keep a girl last summer. I’ve admitted it. And I’m sorry, Sheila.” (Act 3)
“Everything’s all right now, Sheila. (Holds up the ring.) What about this ring?” (Act 3)
‘an attractive chap about thirty, […] but very much the well-bred young man-about-town’