"No Exit" P33-35

now then garcin

its to her you should say that

don’t turn away you’re a man aren’t you…so gather me up dear fold me to your heart and you’ll see how nice I can be

I tell you its to that lady you should speak

garcin you shall pay for this

so its a man you need

not any man you

no humbug now any man would do your business as I happen to be here you want me right

no humbug now any man would do your business as I happen to be here you want me right

mind im not your sort at all really im not a young nincompoop and I don’t dance the tango

ill take you as you are and perhaps I shall change you

I doubt it I shan’t pay much attention ive other things to think about

what things

they wouldn’t interest you

don’t listen to her she has no eyes no ears she’s nothing

ill give you what I can it doesn’t amount to much I shan’t love you I know you too well

do you want me anyhow

yes

I ask no more

in that case

Estelle garcin you must be going crazy you’re not alone im here too

of course but what does it matter

let her alone don’t paw her with your dirty mans hands

take care im no gentleman and id have no compunction about striking a woman

but you promised me you promised im only asking you to keep your word

why should I considering you were the first to break our agreement