Evil Under the Sun

‘I suppose because itis the proper time. But I’d rather have something definite now, please. Because in the intervening months you may come across some other persecuted female and rush to the rescue in chivalrous fashion again.’

He laughed.

‘You’re going to be the persecuted female this time, Rosamund. You’re going to give up that damned dress-making business of yours and we’re going to live in the country.’ 

‘Don’t you know that I make a very handsome income out of my business? Don’t you realize that it’smy business-that I created it and worked it up, and that I’m proud of it! And you’ve got the damned nerve to come along and say, “Give it all up, dear.” ’

‘I’ve got the damned nerve to say it, yes.’

‘And you think I care enough for you to do it?’

‘If you don’t,’ said Kenneth Marshall, ‘you’d be no good to me.’

Rosamund said softly:

‘Oh, my dear, I’ve wanted to live in the country with you all my life. Now-it’s going to come true…’