But it
is because I love and trust you as I do that I must tell you. (Slowly)--I
cannot give my heart, or my life to you. They are not mine! Now!
Carter (slowly realizing). You mean--
Fair (in agony). I love him--
Carter (in a strange voice). I may not ask you--who?
Fair. Better no, my dearest Carter.
Carter (turns to the house, all the life and happiness gone from
his face). Will you come in? We have not long before the wedding.
[Exit into house.
[Gordon comes slowly to Fair who has sunk down upon the bench,
sobbing softly to herself.
Gordon. Fair!
[She looks up quickly.
Fair. Gordon! You heard--you heard what we said!
Gordon. Only that your love was not for one of us.
Fair (dazed). For--one--of--us. (Looking up into his
face)--Gordon, do you love me, too? And you have heard!
Gordon. You must forgive me, even though you find that happiness
with one who is our enemy.
Fair (shrinking wildly back). You know--you have found out! How
have you learned that I--that we--
Gordon. It was not hard to see. (He comes nearer, laying his hand
softly on her hair).
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