I am determined to try it now, to-night! No--it is no use your speaking to me, no use reminding me of any promise I made to you.

If I made such a promise, I mean to break it!" Sylvia looked round, a good deal concerned.

Madame Wachner's face was red, and she was plainly very angry and put out.

But when she saw that she and her husband had attracted the attention of their English friends, she made a great effort to regain her self-control and good humour.
"Very well," she said, "Very well, Fritz! Do not speak to me as if I were an ogress or a dragon.

I am your wife; it is my duty to obey you.