Harry expresses his frustration and concern over Claire's increasingly erratic and 'hysterical' behavior to Tom. Tom defends Claire's sensitive nature, eventually confessing his deep love for her while explaining that her torment stems from being too aware and unhardened by the world.
HARRY: Oh, this has got to stop. I've got to--put a stop to it some way. Why, Claire used to be the best sport a man ever played around with. I can't stand it to see her getting hysterical.
TOM: That was not hysterical.
HARRY: What was it then--I want to know?
TOM: It was--a look.
HARRY: Oh, I might
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