I fancy I was half lost before I spoke.

Had I remained silent, it would have been the same anyway.

Time softens; new associations, new thoughts and faces; men with marvellous adventures--" She stopped him abruptly.
"It is useless, Vance, no matter what you may say.

I shall not quarrel with you.

I can understand how you feel--" "If I am quarrelsome, then I had better leave you." He halted suddenly, and she stood beside him.