[to John] Do you love her?
I care for her deeply.
I asked you if you were in love with my daughter.
No, sir.
How long have you known?
I'm not sure. When you're far apart, it's easy to avoid knowing the truth. But seeing her again, I knew. And I did plan to tell her, but in a letter when she got back to Walnut Grove.
When she got back to Walnut Grove. And I'm supposed to understand that, too?
I'm a writer. The words come easier on paper.
When you first told my daughter you loved her, did you write her a letter about it?
This is different. I can't face her.
John, Mary has a right to hear this from you and she has the right to let you know how she feels. You owe her that much.
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