In that time Israel Kafka would be in safe custody, and she could re-enter her house with nothing to fear.

But he counted without Unorna's unyielding obstinacy.

She threatened if he left her for a moment to go back to Israel Kafka.

A few minutes earlier she had carried out her threat and the consequence had been almost fatal.
"If you are in your right mind," he said at last, beginning to walk towards the corner, "you will see that what you wish to do is utterly against reason.

I will not allow you to run the risk of meeting Israel Kafka to-night, but I cannot take you with me.