"Well, you know my sentiments.

I haven't put my foot down yet.

But I'm going to--pretty soon.

It's got to be done.

And if you can't bring yourself to it,--well, I shall, that's all." He was gone with the words, swift as an arrow, leaving behind him a space so empty that Dinah felt a sudden queer little pang of desolation.
Scott remained motionless, deep in thought, for the passage of several seconds.