How can we be happy behind the backs of people who trust us?
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Ellen Olenska I knew you'd come.
Newland Archer That shows you wanted me to.
Newland Archer Honest? Isn't that why you admire Julius Beauford? He was more honest than the rest of us, wasn't he, we've got no character, no color, no variety. I wonder why you just don't go back to Europe.
Ellen Olenska I believe that's because of you.
Newland Archer You gave me my first glimpse of a real life. Then you asked me to go on with the false one. No one can endure it.
Ellen Olenska I'm enduring it.
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