"Your face is so odd and white.

What do you mean, Marcos ?" "We can take you away, but you must marry me." She gave a short laugh and stopped suddenly.
"Oh--you must not joke," she said.

"You must not laugh.

It is my whole life, remember." "I am not laughing.

It is no joke," said Marcos steadily.
"What... ?" For a moment they sat in silence.