When I have thoroughly hardened my heart I may not feel my misfortune as I feel it now.

Pity me or despise me.

In either case let us say goodnight." He went out into the hall and took his hat.

Dick went out into the hall and took _his_ hat.
"Have your own way," he answered, "I mean to have mine--I'll go home with you." The man was simply irresistible.

Beaucourt sat down resignedly on the nearest of the hall chairs.