I've come to you--Patsy Kernaghan brought me," Louise urged.
"Yes, I see you've come to me," remarked the Young Doctor dryly, "and you've stayed about long enough for me to feel your pulse and diagnose your case.

And now you're going back with Patsy Kernaghan to your own home." She trembled; then she seemed to strengthen herself in defiance.

What a change it was from the child of a few weeks ago--indeed, of a few moments ago! The same passionate determination which seized her when she faced Mazarine with Orlando, possessed her again.

With her whole being palpitating, she said: "I will not go back.

I will not go back.