'That isn't very polite. You don't think much of my chances of
success.... But we shall see.'

'Mildred, you don't understand me. This is not fair to me. Only say
when you'll marry me, and I'll wait, I'll wait, yes, as long as you
like--only fix a time.'

'When I've learnt to draw.'

'You're laughing at me.'

Her face darkened, and they did not speak again till the green roof of
the Madeleine appeared, striking sharp against a piece of blue sky.
Mildred said:

'This is my way,' and she turned to the right.

'You take offence without cause. When you have learnt to draw! We're
always learning to draw. No one has ever learnt to draw perfectly.'

'I have no other answer.'

'Mildred, this isn't fair.'

'If you're not satisfied I release you from your engagement. Yes, I
release you from your engagement.'

'Mildred, you're cruel. You seem to take pleasure in torturing me. But
this cannot be. I cannot live without you. What am I to do?'