Can you not wait a brief hour, having waited five days ?" "No.

Take me to her at once." As he came toward her the woman drew away.
"I cannot," she said firmly.
"See here, Cerise, I intend to be obeyed.

I won't endure any nonsense at this stage of the game, believe me," he announced fiercely.

"In order to win, there's just one way to manage this affair, and I insist upon your following my instructions.

Take me to Louise!" "I will not!" she returned, the bead-like eyes glittering as they met his angry gaze.
"Then I'll go alone.