No, no, no, not your son. There are things you can do for him other than toss your life...

Allan Quatermain:

It's occurred to me that since your husband's body was never found, you can't inherit his money until you prove that he's dead. That could be the reason for this visit. Elizabeth Curtis:
One of the reasons my husband went looking for that diamond mine was a possibly foolish hope of finding a fortune of his own. You see, I hold all the wealth there is in the family. Allan Quatermain:
Well, then, I still don't understand. Elizabeth Curtis:
What? That I'd be willing to risk my life for my husband? Allan Quatermain:
That you're proposing to throw it away. That's not normal. It has a smell of sickness about it. Elizabeth Curtis:
I happen to love my husband. Perhaps, that's an emotion that you are incapable of understanding. Allan Quatermain:
Perhaps. Elizabeth Curtis:
Perhaps, you've never known a woman truly in love. Allan Quatermain:
Perhaps, but I have known people who make elaborate sacrifices for reasons they themselves don't quite understand. Sometimes, it's to expiate a feeling of guilt. Sometimes, it's... Elizabeth Curtis:
If I were you, I'd examine my OWN motives, Mr. Quatermain. A man who doesn't care whether he lives or dies is not exactly a wholesome specimen. I'm risking my life for a man I love. You're doing it for money. Allan Quatermain:
Mrs... Elizabeth Curtis:
No, no, no, not your son. There are things you can do for him other than toss your life away. What's YOUR sickness, Mr. Quatermain? Nothing to live for?