The time has come for you and me to have an understanding.

I've been putting off the evil day, and there have been times when I have even dreamed that we might dispense with it altogether.

But now we must face it.

I am going to tell you exactly what I think of you and why I think it, and you are going to perform the same kind office for me.

Will you please begin ?" Kathleen's face set in sullen lines.