I suppose I must marry you if you insist, but I implore you as a man of honor, a Southern gentleman, to release me." Her voice faltered, and Le Gaire laughed.
"Oh, I begin to see how the wind blows.

You do stand to your promise then.

Very well, that's all I ask." "I do not love you; I do not think I even respect you." "Nevertheless you cannot shake me off like that.

It's only a whim, a mood, Billie; once married I'll teach you the lesson over again.

You were loving enough a month ago." "I was in the midst of a girl's dream," she said slowly, "from which I have awakened--won't you release me, Captain Le Gaire ?" "I should say not," walking savagely across the room.