Didn't I tell you what he said to-day.

He's in a fine rage with the dead woman.

And you know what an uncontrollable temper he has.

I've seen him rage at Maraquito's when he lost at baccarat.
Silly ass! He can't play decently and lose his money like a gentleman.
How Juliet ever came to have such a bounder for a brother I can't imagine.

She's the soul of honor, and Basil--bah!" "He quarrelled with his aunt," murmured Jennings, "and he has a violent temper, as we both knew.