But will she? That's what I want to know. I ask you if you haven't her bonds, to tell us here now,--tell us, who have been and must be still the best friends, perhaps the only friends, you can have. Tell us where we all stand--are we the only ones to suffer or are there others who will perhaps be less generous in their treatment of you? Tell us now while there is time perhaps to save us from public scandal, from the disgrace which would stamp your wife as the wife of a thief, and send your boy out into the world the son of a convict cheat. (She breaks down, but in a moment controls herself. There is no answer. STERLING sinks into a chair, his arms on the table, his head on his arms. A moment's silence.) You love me--I know that. I appeal to your love; let your love of me persuade you to do what I ask. I ask it for your sake and for mine! Tell us here the truth now--it will spare me much to-morrow, perhaps--me whom you love--for love of me-- (STERLING: I'm afraid I'll lose you--) No, I'll promise to stand by you if you'll only tell us all the truth.

Blanche Monologue from The climbers

Rehearse Blanche's monologue