“And not—me?” said the Ranee.
“I serve—him!” repeated Kara.
“You must serve me too!” said the Ranee.
“In what way, my lady?” said Kara.
“You must—love me!” said the Ranee.
“I—cannot!” said Kara.
“You—must!” said the Ranee.
“I—will not!” said Kara.
She flung her arms around him again.
And again he pushed her away from him.