That is final." "Will you tell me why ?" She had turned to go; now she hesitated, silent, irresolute.
"Will you tell me, Ailsa ?" She said, wearily: "If you insist, I can make it plainer, some time.

But this is not the time.

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And you had better not ask me at all, Philip." "I do ask you." "I warn you to accept your dismissal without seeking an explanation.