Didn't you say so, Mr.Jenks ?" He wavered under this merciless cross-examination.
"I had no idea your memory was so good," he said, weakly.
"Excellent, I assure you.

Moreover, during our forty-four days together, you have taught me to think.

Why do you adopt subterfuge with me?
We are partners in all else.

Why cannot I share your despair as well as your toil ?" She blazed out in sudden wrath, and he understood that she would not be denied the full extent of his secret fear.

He bowed reverently before her, as a mortal paying homage to an angry goddess.
"I can only admit that you are right," he murmured.