Instantly there came to her a perception of all that marriage with a repulsive man signifies.
Not suicide, but perdition.
She jerked her hand from his as though he were a snake.
"Mr.Humphreys, what did I say?
I can't have you.

I don't love you.

I'm crazy to-night.

I must take back what I said." "No, Julia.

Let me call you _my_ Julia.