I wouldn't want you to.

Stand your ground.
This whole thing will blow over.

They're jealous, I think." "I never intended to," replied Cowperwood.

"There's no legitimate charge against me.

I know it will all blow over if I'm given time enough." Nevertheless he was chagrined to think that he should be subjected to such a conversation as this with any one.
Similarly in other ways "society"-- so called--was quite able to enforce its mandates and conclusions.
The one thing that Cowperwood most resented, when he learned of it much later, was a snub direct given to Aileen at the door of the Norrie Simmses'; she called there only to be told that Mrs.Simms was not at home, although the carriages of others were in the street.