There is no need for thinking.

Really, Mr.Spooner, I can't go on with you.

If you wouldn't mind turning back I'll walk into the village by myself." Mr.Spooner, however, did not seem inclined to obey this injunction, and stood his ground, and, when she moved on, walked on beside her.

"I must insist on being left alone," she said.
"I haven't done anything out of the way," said the lover.
"I think it's very much out of the way.

I have hardly ever spoken to you before.