Little Dorrit2008

Amy Dorrit:
[Holding Clennam's discarded shirt button and hears John Chivery approach] John, is it you? [Sees his appearance and turns and hides button]

John Chivery:
I - I'm afraid... Did I disturb you? I took the liberty of walkin' this way because Mr. Dorrit chanced to mention you might be here.

Amy Dorrit:
Did he? [Turns away]

John Chivery:
Have I done something to upset you?

Amy Dorrit:
[Looks at him and shakes head no]

John Chivery:
[Takes off top hat] We've always been good friends, you and I haven't we, Amy?

Amy Dorrit:
Yes, we have. And I hope we will continue so, nothing change.

John Chivery:
Ah, but things do change, Amy. Is the way of things, and the way things should be.

Amy Dorrit:
[Turns to leave] I think I should go back now, John.

John Chivery:
Amy, please. Let me say what I have to say. I should go mad if I don't. [She stops and turns around] I th - I think you know I've always loved you, ever since we were play fellows.

Amy Dorrit:
And I've always been fond of you, John.

John Chivery:
I'd do anything for you. I - I'd fling myself off that parapet if it would give you a moment's joy.

Amy Dorrit:
Please don't do that, John.

John Chivery:
Then put me out of my misery and say you'll be my wife.

Amy Dorrit:
I'm sorry. I can't do that, John. I am fond of you, but I could never feel about you that way, the way you'd like me to.

John Chivery:
Well... You might come to?

Amy Dorrit:
No. Sorry, John. I know I never shall.

John Chivery:
Th-then I must ask, is there someone else?

Amy Dorrit:
No. That is, I don't expect I shall ever marry, and in truth I'm quite contented as I am looking after father. [Grabs his hand] But I hope you'll have a good wife one day. Because you deserve one. [John leans down and kisses her hand. Pause] Please don't cry.

John Chivery:
I can't help it, Amy. I set my heart on you. G - good-bye. [Walks away and tosses top hat in basket]