" "I don't understand a word.

And, oh dear! how sleepy I am, unluckily," she said, rapidly passing her hand through her hair, feeling for the remaining hairpins.

"Anna, for God's sake don't speak like that!" he said gently.

"Perhaps I am mistaken, but believe me, what I say, I say as much for myself as for you.

I am your husband, and I love you.