"—to repudiate the distinct terms of an agreement you have knowingly made."

"I have already repudiated them."

"No, you have not. And you shall not."

"Shall not?"

"No."

"Do—do you mean that you would force me to a compliance with the conditions of that agreement you hold in your hand?"

"Yes—if such a course is necessary."

"But you cannot! You cannot!"

"Yes, I can; and I will, Patricia."

"Don't speak my name!" she cried out, hotly. "Don't utter it again! Don't you dare to do so! Don't you dare!"