Billy Budd: You didn't even hate him. I think that sometimes you hate yourself. I was thinking, sir, the nights are lonely. Perhaps I could talk with you between watches when you've nothing else to do.Claggert: Lonely. What do you know of loneliness?Billy Budd: Them's alone that want to be.Claggert: Nights are long. Conversation helps pass the time.Billy Budd: Can I talk to you again, then? It would mean a lot to me.Claggert: Perhaps to me, too. [His expression suddenly sours] Oh, no. You would charm me too, huh? Get away.

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