If I had a will of my own, I would never see it again.

I hate Venice.

As you see, however, I am here.

When did you meet with such an unreasonable woman before?
Never, I am sure!' She stopped, eyed him for a moment, and suddenly altered her tone.

'When is Miss Agnes Lockwood expected to be in Venice ?' she asked.
It was not easy to throw Francis off his balance, but that extraordinary question did it.