"No, I will not."
In a frenzy of passion she tore the ring from her finger, and with a
fierce imprecation flung it into the water as far as her strength
allowed.
"And so I cast aside my vows," she muttered between her teeth, as she
watched it disappear.
Then, without a second glance, she turned upon her heel, and, with a
harsh, discordant laugh, resumed her walk towards Noumea.