Margaret Monologue from Loyalties

From Loyalties by John Galsworthy

female · contemplative · 56 sec

I don't know, Adela. There are people who simply can't live without danger. I'm rather like that myself. They're all right when they're getting the D.S.O. or shooting man-eaters; but if there's no excitement going, they'll make it--out of sheer craving. I've seen Ronny Dancy do the maddest things for no mortal reason except the risk. He's had a past, you know. (LADY A: Oh! Do tell!) He did splendidly in the war, of course, because it suited him; but--just before--don't you remember--a very queer bit of riding? (LADY A: No.) Most dare-devil thing--but not quite. You must remember-- it was awfully talked about. And then, of course, right up to his marriage-- (She lights a cigarette.)

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