I ask you to go as my wife." Desire rose.
"Is this where I am expected to manifest emotion ?" she asked dryly.
"Yes.

And you're doing it! I knew you would.

Women are utterly unreasoning.

You won't even listen to what I have to say." The girl moved slowly away.
"And I can't get up without help," he added querulously.
Desire stopped.

"You can," she said.
"I can't.