'Am I always to be told that I married your sister?
Address me, sir, as becomes your duty.' Evan heard the words 'beggarly tailor' mumbled 'out of the gutters,' and 'cursed connection.' He stood in the attitude of attention, while the Major continued: 'Now, young man, listen to these facts.

You came to me this day last week, and complained that you did not comprehend some of our transactions and affairs.

I explained them to your damned stupidity.

You went away.

Three days after that, you had an interview with the Duke.
Stop, sir! What the devil do you mean by daring to speak while I am speaking?
You saw the Duke, I say.