I never used to understand how women did things like that, but I know now.

It's because they can't be at the mercy of the man they love any longer." Alexander flushed angrily.

"So it's better to be at the mercy of a man you don't love ?" "Under such circumstances, infinitely!" There was a flash in her eyes that made Alexander's fall.

He got up and went over to the window, threw it open, and leaned out.

He heard Hilda moving about behind him.