And I can't get to him.

It is agony--oh, it is agony--to lie and listen!" He took her between his hands, very firmly, very quietly.

"Isabel, you are talking nonsense--utter nonsense! And I refuse to listen to it.

Get into bed! Do you hear?
Yes, I insist.

I am capable of putting you there.
If you mean to behave like a child, I shall treat you as one.