She's dropped the divorce. She's going home on the Rex day after tomorrow from Naples. I've got to go with her.

I won't let you.

What else can I do?

I won't let you go back to her.

I know this is a jolt. It's a jolt to me too.

I won't see you killed by her selfishness.

You don't understand. It'll be tough on her with all the talk there'll be.

I love you, and she doesn't. You're miserable with her.

I know.

A moment ago, you had the whole world in your hands. I won't let her take it away from you.

She's not taking it away.

You were a young man a minute ago. I know everything's starting again. You shriveled the same way, every letter you got from her.

I can't think.

You're wrong to go back...

Please, be fair. She's in a hole. She needs me.

She does not need you, and you might think of me.

I am thinking of you.
...

One word from her, and you trot back.

You've got to be patient with me.

What is this hold she has over you?

I've got to take care of her. A man's habits get pretty strong in 20 years. I'll go into town and make the reservations. It's giving you up that hurts.