The allusion to Stephen, whoever he might be, and to the other man, disturbed him.

That the woman knew more of his history than she was willing at that time to tell was evident.

That she was entirely in earnest, and meant what she said, and that it would be more than dangerous for him to defy her, should she appeal to the police for help, were equally evident.
"Of course, my dear woman," he said, with assumed humility, his eyes glistening with anger, "if you do not want me to stay, I suppose I shall have to go.

I did not come to make any fuss; I only came to take my wife home where I can take care of her.

She seems to think she can get along without me.