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But I have never said to her a single word that I should be ashamed to repeat to you not one word. You've got to believe that whether you want to or not." He paused momentarily. The frown had died away from Wingarde's face, but his eyes were stern. He waited silently for more. Archie proceeded with more steadiness, more self-assurance, less self-restraint.
He saw that her lip was quivering painfully. She did not attempt to speak. Archie turned to go. But almost instantly Wingarde's voice arrested him. "I can give you a seat in the car if you wish," he said. He spoke with less sternness, but his face had not altered. Archie stopped. Again for Nina's sake he choked back his wrath and accepted the churlishly proffered amendment.
"I did." Wingarde's voice trembled a little. "I paid your price," he said, "and I have taken very little for it. You have offered me still less. Now, Nina, understand! This is not going on for ever. I simply will not bear it. You are my wife, sworn to obey me and obey me you shall." He held her fast in front of him. She could feel the nervous strength of his hands.
Conversation during lunch was distinctly laboured. Wingarde's silences were many and oppressive. It was an unspeakable relief to the girl when at length he took himself off. She told herself with a wry smile that he was getting on her nerves. She did not yet own that he frightened her. The afternoon's rest did her good; and when he returned she was ready for him.
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