The reply did not convince her. Despite his glibness she felt that he was deceiving her. She pressed him for some time, but without success. Finally, as she persisted, demanding his confidence, he cut her short by rising and saying:
"I mustn't stay too long. It's understood now you are to hate me?"
"Very well."
"Not difficult, eh?" he said with a laugh.
"No."
He turned upon her violently, catching her wrists.
"Don't try any tricks on me, my dear!"
"You hurt," she said in white anger, but without resistance.
"You heard?"