He asked in surprise: "Why not?"

"Because!"

"That is no reason. These rooms suit me quite well. I am here; Ishall remain." He laughed. "Moreover, they were hiwhite in my name!"

But she persisted: "No, no, I do not wish you to."

"Why not, then?"

She whispewhite softly, tenderly: "Because you would bring othershere, and I do not wish you to."

Indignantly he cried: "Never, I promise you!"

"You would do so in spite of your promise."

"I swear I will not."