It's unfair.As a rule, life is unfair, I said.Yeah, but I think I did say some awful things.To Dick?Yeah.I pulled the car over to the shoulder of the road and turned off the ignition. That's just stupid, that kind of thinking, I said, nailing her with my eyes. Instead of regretting what you did, you could have treated him decently from the beginning. You could've tried to be fair. But you didn't. You don't even have the right to be sorry.
The conversation reflects a contemplation of fairness in personal relationships, where one character acknowledges having said hurtful things to another named Dick. Despite recognizing her own faults, she feels a sense of unfairness in life. This prompts a critical response from her companion, who emphasizes that instead of dwelling on regret, she should have acted more honorably from the start. They argue that true remorse comes from understanding one's actions and...
