Harry confronts Tom about Claire's deteriorating mental state and 'queer ways,' blaming Tom's influence for her hysteria. Tom reveals his deep, unconventional love for Claire and explains that her suffering stems from being too spiritually open and aware of life's lost possibilities.
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.
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