I can not bear uncertainty.

I must see my way clearly before me.

I entreat you then, Monsieur le Cure, not to do things by halves.

You have thought it your duty to tell me I can not wed with Claudet; now tell me why not ?" "Why not?
why not ?" repeated the Abbe, angrily.

"I distress myself in telling you that I am not authorized to satisfy your unwise curiosity! You must humble your intelligence and believe without arguing." "In matters of faith, that may be possible," urged Reine, obstinately, "but my marriage has nothing to do with discussing the truths of our holy religion.