"Infirm of purpose! I WILL not listen." I leant forward eagerly, pressing my advantage.

The air was electric.
Waves of emotion passed to and fro.

"But surely," I cried, "you do not mean to say--" She waved me aside once more.

"I will not put my hand to the plough, and then look back," she answered, firmly.

"Dr.Cumberledge, spare me.
I came to Nathaniel's for a purpose.