She didn't protest. It seemed useless. She said, 'Forgive me, Everard.'
'Only if you apologise.'
'Yes.'
'Yes what?' He paused for her answer.
'I do apologise.'
'You admit you've been deliberately wicked?'
'Oh yes.'
He continued towards the door.
She scrambled to her feet and ran after him. 'Please don't go,' she begged, catching his arm. 'You know I can't bear it, I can't bear it if we quarrel——'
'Then what do you mean by saying "Oh yes," in that insolent manner?'