Travel Plans and Health Concerns Discussed
Newland Archer:
We should travel everywhere.
Louisa van der Luyden:
But not Naples. Doctor Bencomb says there is fever there.
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The Seriousness of Fashion in Society
Ellen Olenska:
Is fashion such a serious consideration?
Newland Archer:
Among those who have nothing more serious to consider.
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Navigating Social Complexity in New York
Ellen Olenska:
Is New York such a labyrinth? I thought it was all straight up and down like Fifth Avenue. All the cross streets numbered and big honest labels on everything.
Newland Archer:
Everything is labeled, but everybody is not.
Ellen Olenska:
Then I must count on you for warnings too.
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Confronting Reality and Endurance in Life
Newland Archer:
You gave me my first glimpse of a real life. Then you asked me to go on with the false one. No one can endure it.
Ellen Olenska:
I'm enduring it.
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Conflict Between Honesty and Personal Connection
Newland Archer:
Honest? Isn't that why you admire Julius Beauford? He was more honest than the rest of us, wasn't he, we've got no character, no color, no variety. I wonder why you just don't go back to Europe.
Ellen Olenska:
I believe that's because of you.
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Anticipation of Unspoken Desires
Ellen Olenska:
I knew you'd come.
Newland Archer:
That shows you wanted me to.
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Confronting Reality and Desire in Relationships
Ellen Olenska:
I think we should look at reality, not dreams.
Newland Archer:
I just want us to be together!
Ellen Olenska:
I can't be your wife, Newland! Is it your idea that I should live with you as a mistress?
Newland Archer:
I want... Somehow, I want to get away with you... and... and find a world where words like that don't exist!
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The Burden of Hidden Happiness
Ellen Olenska:
How can we be happy behind the backs of people who trust us?
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The Conflict of Love and Morality
Ellen Olenska:
Newland, you couldn't be happy if it meant being cruel. If we act any other way, I'll be making you act against what I love in you most. And I can't go back to that way of thinking. Don't you see! I can't love you unless I give you up.
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