Austin Monologue from The girl with the green eyes

From The girl with the green eyes by Clyde Fitch

male · anguished · 1:17 min

You only argued that for fear I'd insist on your going to this minister yourself. But in the bottom of your heart you know it was a risk we couldn't afford to run. I've explained everything to him--how such a fine, sweet girl would suffer if he did expose you, and I gave him my word you would be remarried to Ruth at once after the divorce. Of course we both know it's wrong, but we both hope the end justifies the means that removes difficulty number two. (GEOFFREY: You're sure about Maggie?) She's signed a paper; she realizes you'll never live with her, and--it's pathetic--she loves you--that girl, too--so much as to give you your freedom--Good Lord! what is it about you weak men that wins women so? What is it in you that has made two women love you to such a self-sacrificing extent? (GEOFFREY: I give it up!) (Bitterly.) So do I. Well, Maggie is to have six hundred dollars a year.

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