And I used force in another way than speech.

I shook her and sat her on the bed.

"You little fool, I didn't come in here to kill you or do some other awful thing, as you think.

For God's sake, Sally, what do you take me for ?" "Russ, you swore you'd do something terrible if I tempted you anymore," she faltered.

The way she searched my face with doubtful, fearful eyes hurt me.
"Listen," and with the word I seemed to be pervaded by peace.