Andrew monologue (Act 3) — Beyond the Horizon

(_stares at her for a moment, his rage ebbing away, an expression of deep pity gradually coming over his face. Then he glances down at his brother and speaks brokenly in a compassionate voice_) Forgive me, Ruth--for his sake--and I’ll remember---- (RUTH _lets her hands fall from her face and looks at him uncomprehendingly. He lifts his eyes to hers and forces out falteringly_) I--you--we’ve both made a mess of things! We must try to help each other--and--in time--we’ll come to know what’s right---- (_Desperately_) And perhaps we---- (_But_ RUTH, _if she is aware of his words, gives no sign. She remains silent, gazing at him dully with the sad humility of exhaustion, her mind already sinking back into that spent calm beyond the further troubling of any hope_).