It was Trina now, and none other.

It was all one with him that his best friend, Marcus, might be in love with the same girl.

He must have Trina in spite of everything; he would have her even in spite of herself.

He did not stop to reflect about the matter; he followed his desire blindly, recklessly, furious and raging at every obstacle.

And she had cried "No, no!" back at him; he could not forget that.