He also knew that her threat to go to the inn was by no means an idle word.
Yolanda was not given to tears, but she used them when she found she could accomplish her ends by no other means.

A long pause ensued, broken by Yolanda's sobs.
"Good-by, uncle.

Good-by, tante.

Good-by, Twonette.

I mean what I say, uncle.