Alexander led Theresa to a broad green path which they could see curving far before them.
"Have we to walk on this all the way?" she asked.
"You need not. It's quickest in the end."
"But it's simply crying out for our obedience! Don't let us obey. Take me the long short cut."
"Well, if you like walking on the sides of your feet——"
"Better than walking in other people's footsteps."
"I like to tread where other men have been," he said quietly. "It links me to them."
"Links? Chains! I want to be free."
Amused, he looked down at her. "But you can't be, you know."