"But neither have I the smallest intention of fetching and carrying for her till she either kicks me or pats me on the head.

I shouldn't appreciate either, and it's a method I don't believe in." "There I am with you," said Nick.

"But for Heaven's sake, man, be patient! It's no joke, I assure you, if the one woman takes it into her head that you are nothing short of a devouring monster.

She will fly to the ends of the earth to escape you sooner than stay to hear reason." Max smiled in his one-sided fashion.

"Has that been your experience ?" Nick nodded.