blood pressure might be higher than it ought to be. But that’s not unusual in persons of his build and age. It’s nothing to hope—I meant, to worry over!
[Then violently]
God damn it, why did you make me say hope?
Nina
[Calmly]
It may have been in your mind, too, mayn’t it?
Darrell
No! I’ve nothing against Sam. I’ve always been his best friend. He owes his happiness to me.
Nina
[Strangely]
There are so many curious reasons we dare not think about for thinking things!
Darrell
[Rudely]
Thinking doesn’t matter a damn! Life is something in one cell that doesn’t need to think!
Nina
[Strangely]
I know! God the Mother!
Darrell
[Excitedly]
And all the rest is gutless egotism! But to hell with it! What I started to say was, what possible reason could I have for hoping for Sam’s death?
