Well, she would have to answer this time.
"Do you want me to go ?" he asked plainly.
"I don't want you to go." Her tone was thoughtful.

"But I know you can't stay.

One has to accept things." "One doesn't.

One can make things happen." "How ?" "By willing." "Do you honestly believe that ?" He was astonished at the depth of mockery in her tone.
"I certainly do believe it.

I'll prove it if you like." "How ?" "By staying." Again she was silent.
He went on eagerly.