"I cannot bear that you should act merely under my influence as an external pressure.

If I have seemed to use persuasion, it has not been to force you over to my way of thinking.

But, cannot you see that I am right?
Does not your reason approve of what I say ?" "It does, Edith.

I can see, as well as feel, that you are right.

But, the offer of a present good is a strong temptation.