You know you can go to Guvutu if you want to"-- "or to the devil," he was almost tempted to add.

"Only, I should deeply regret it, that is all.

And I am very sorry that I should have said anything that hurt you.

Remember, I am an Englishman." Joan smiled and sat down again.
"Perhaps I have been hasty," she admitted.

"You see, I am intolerant of restraint.