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[She throws both of her hands over her heart, and begins to speak very quickly.]
You're the one doing the investigation between Mr. Haptism and that woman that says such horrible things, right? Mr. Haptism is a very kind, patient man. He wouldn't hurt anyone, unless he really had to, and even then he'd feel dreadful about it! He's a very gentlemanly type, and always remembers his manners, and he's in love! Oh, do you know what it's like to be in love, sir?! It's so wonderful, he and his lover make such a lovely couple, and it's oh-so-tragic that they've been separated, and it seems he doesn't even know about the romance in his current state! And it was such a beautiful romance! But anyone with such a wonderful, passionate personality about him couldn't do anything horrible! Can you imagine his despair?! The tragedy of it?!
[She clasps her hands together and her eyes begin to bristle with tears.]
It's just too tragic! I can't bear to think of it! But he is such a wonderful person, don't you understand?! And he must be having such a difficult time right now, I can't even imagine how bad it must be, but he's always been so wonderful, and he and his lover were just ever-so-perfect for each other, and -- [She has to stop for a breath]
Please! Understand that Mr. Haptism is a wonderful kind man who could never do something cruel to another human being under his own will, unless the circumstances were very severe!!!!