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Oh, my dear, my dear! My little one, my love, my wife!
ANNYS [She is laughing, crying.] But, Geoffrey, dear -
[He tries to calm her.]
No, let me. I want to-- And then I'll be quite good, I promise--
It's only fair to warn you. When I'm strong and can think again, I
shall still want the vote. I shall want it more than ever.
GEOFFREY [He answers with a happy laugh, holding her in his arms.]
ANNYS You will help us? Because it's right, dear, isn't it? He
will be my child as well as yours. You will let me help you make
the world better for our child--and for all the children--and for
all the mothers--and for all the dear, kind men: you will, won't
you?
GEOFFREY I thought you were drifting away from me: that strange
voices were calling you away from life and motherhood. God has
laughed at my fears. He has sent you back to me with His command.
We will fashion His world together, we two lovers, Man and Woman,
joined together in all things. It is His will. His chains are the
children's hands.
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