“Never!”
“Just as you say. You were looking for a way, and I suggested one. Anyhow, you’re mine.”
“I won’t do it!”
“You wanted me to pay the price; but you don’t want to pay yourself.”
“I couldn’t do it. It would be horrible!” But she knew she could and must.
“Why couldn’t you? I’m ready to cut loose from this way of living. When I pull off this one big thing, I’ll quit. We’ll go somewhere and begin life again. You said I could. Well, I will. You’ll help me to keep straight. It won’t be only his life you are saving. It will be mine, too.”
“No—I don’t love you! How could a girl marry a man she didn’t care for and didn’t respect?”
“I’ll make you do both before long. I’m the kind of man women love.”
“You’re the kind I hate,” she flashed bitterly.
“I’ll risk your hate, my dear,” he laughed easily.