A scene from The Letter 1940
Leslie

It's no use. We can't go on, can we?...You are so kind and generous. You should have the sort of wife you really deserve. Through no fault of yours, I failed you. I wrecked your life. I can't ask you to forgive me.

Robert

If you love a person, you can forgive anything. So, what about you? Can you go on?

Leslie

I'll try. I'll really try.

Robert

That isn't what I was asking.

Leslie

I'll do everything in my power to make you happy.

Robert

That's not enough, unless - Leslie, tell me now, this minute, do you love me?

Leslie

Yes, I do.

Leslie

[They kiss, but then Leslie pulls away]

No, I can't, I can't, I can't!!

Robert

Leslie, what is it? Leslie, what is it?

Leslie

With all my heart, I still love the man I killed!

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