"You know," she said, watching his face, the smile still lingering on her lips.
"No, I don't. Tell me."
"I'll inform you when it's necessary."
"It's necessary now."
"No, it isn't."
"I'm afraid it is."
There was a silence. She lay watching him for a moment longer while the smile in her eyes slowly died out. Then, all in a moment, a swift change altered her expression; and she sat up on the couch, supporting herself on both hands.
"What is happening to you, Clive!" she said almost breathlessly.
"Nothing new."