I purpose henceforth to be myself--almost." A look within and a slightly derisive smile.
"Almost.

I shall hesitate and trifle no longer.

I shall marry your friend Craig." "You'll do nothing of the kind," raged Arkwright.

"If you make it necessary I'll tell him why you're marrying him." "You may do as you like about that," replied she.

"He'll probably understand why you are trying to break off our engagement." "You're very confident of your power over him," taunted he.
She saw again Craig's face as he was kissing her.