She was amenable to reason, though she did not consciously know what reason was; but to accept some one else's reason blindfold was repugnant to her nature, even at her then age.

She was about to speak angrily, but looking up she saw that Harold's mouth was set with marble firmness.

So, after her manner, she acquiesced in the inevitable and said: 'All right! Harold.' But in the inner recesses of her firm-set mind was a distinct intention to visit the vault when more favourable circumstances would permit..