"Get Phil to drive with you.

He likes the dog-cart better than I do." "I have talked it over with him," Caryl responded gravely.

"He agrees with me that this is the best arrangement." There was to be no escape then.

Once more the stronger will prevailed.
Without another word she turned from him and went upstairs.

She might have defied him, but she knew in her heart that he could compass his ends in spite of her.