‘But he won’t be able to help himself.’
‘And why not?’
Because he won’t be able to see me.’
‘Nonsense!’
‘You may call it nonsense if you like. But do you remember some one who spoke to you last night in the square? You couldn’t see me then, and why should he stop me if he can’t see me?’
‘Good gracious! Was that you last night? How stupid of me not to recognise your voice! But you won’t go with him, will you?’
‘I shall, unless you stop him.’
‘But I promised not to stop him, and I can’t break my promise.’
‘Then I must go, that’s all. I can’t allow you and your father and mother to be killed because you’ve promised not to stop him.’
‘But, Ernalie, can’t I go instead?’