But you must say it now--this instant.

I will not grant you a moment's respite.

If you do not say the word now, your chance is gone forever.

It has to be now, Anne." "And if I refuse--what then ?" "I would not marry you if you were the only woman on earth," he said flatly.
She smiled.

"Are you sure that you love me, Braden ?" "I will love you when you become what you were,--a month ago," he said simply.