on the last day (if it ever comes), when we are all assembled together, that the Almighty will speak to us like this. We will say that we lived chastely with one other creature . . .
Richard
[Bitterly.] Lie to Him?
Robert
Or that we tried to. And He will say to us: Fools! Who told you that you were to give yourselves to one being only? You were made to give yourselves to many freely. I wrote that law with My finger on your hearts.
Richard
On woman's heart, too?
Robert
Yes. Can we close our heart against an affection which we feel deeply? Should we close it? Should she?
Richard
We are speaking of bodily union.
Robert
Affection between man and woman must come to that. We think too much of it because our minds are warped. For us today it is of no more consequence than any other form of contact—than a kiss.
Richard
If it is of no consequence why are you dissatisfied till you reach that end? Why were you waiting here tonight?
Robert
Passion tends to go as far as it can; but, you may
