If you really wanted to, you wouldn’t have cared two straws for my commands.

Colby.

[Going towards her.] My darling!

Catherine.

Oh no, don’t. I don’t beg for.... [She breaks off.] If you didn’t think of it of your own accord, it’s too late.

Colby.

What on earth’s the matter with you?

Catherine.

If you love me why don’t you say so sometimes?

Colby.