If that's the case, you'll be forced to listen to me say so, until you'll find yourself capable of getting it through your head.

[ It's as though she can physically see the man hollowing out his chest. Feeling as though she must do something to snap him out of it, she quite suddenly is up on her feet. ]

But, first, I'll need you to remove your jacket and tie. Do away with the waistcoat, as well. You look much too stuffy to be in my flat this late is the evening.

[ Setting down her glass, she's off to rummage for something or other in one of her dressers - but she's going to peek over her shoulder at him, and if he hasn't complied yet, she'll straighten herself up with a demanding clap of the hands. ]

Come now, I'm serious!!