Violet Monologue from Cæsar's Wife: A Comedy in Three Acts

From Cæsar's Wife: A Comedy in Three Acts by W. Somerset (William Somerset) Maugham

female · dramatic · 52 sec

Oh, Arthur, don't talk like that. You know I was so happy to marry you. I thought you wonderful, I was so excited and flattered--I thought that was love. I never knew that love would come like this. If I'd only known what to expect I could have fought against it. It took me unawares. I never had a chance. It wasn't my fault, Arthur. (ARTHUR: I'm not blaming you, darling.) It would be easier for me if you did. (ARTHUR: It's just bad luck. Bad luck? I might have expected it.) Still, I'm glad I've told you. I hated having a secret from you. It's better that we should be frank with one another.

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