You will have to prepare Regina for this." "Of course.

I am not sure that it is possible at all." Folco laughed gaily.
"Anything is possible that you really wish to do," he said.
"Regina may insist upon coming with me." "Nonsense.

Women always submit in the end, and they never die of it.
Assert yourself, Marcello! Be a man! You cannot be ordered about like a child by any woman, not even if she has saved your life, not even if she loves you to distraction.

You have a right to a will of your own." "I know.

And yet--oh, I wish I knew what I ought to do!" "Think over all I have said, and you will see that I am right," said Folco, rising from the table.