Andrew monologue (Act 3) — Beyond the Horizon

(_confused_) Yes. I didn’t want you to get false notions in your head, or I wouldn’t say anything. (_Looking_ ROBERT _squarely in the eyes_) I’m telling you the truth when I say I’d forgotten long ago. It don’t sound well for me, getting over things so easy, but I guess it never really amounted to more than a kid idea I was letting rule me. I’m certain now I never was in love--I was getting fun out of thinking I was--and being a hero to myself. (_He heaves a great sigh of relief_) There! Gosh, I’m glad that’s off my chest. I’ve been feeling sort of awkward ever since I’ve been home, thinking of what you two might think. (_A trace of appeal in his voice_) You’ve got it all straight now, haven’t you, Rob?