There is only one way of treating her then; but I am not going to let you into any unpleasant secrets.

That is Bluebeard's Chamber, and you have got to stay outside." She made a small but vehement gesture in his arms.

"I hate India!" she said.

"She dominates you like--like--" "Like what ?" he said.
She hid her face from him.

"Like a horrible mistress," she whispered.
"Stella!" he said.
She throbbed in his hold.