Then let us go abroad.' 'You dare not face Mary ?' 'I dare, if you wish it.

Of course she will laugh at me.

They will all laugh at me.' 'Why, you may laugh as well.' 'But you have spoilt my life, you know.

Such a grand life it might have been.

Why did you come and interfere with me?
And you have been so terribly obstinate.' 'Of course; that's my nature.