It's contemptible.

I'm sorry I asked her to go to the reception." "Then recall your invitation and tell her your reason for doing so," advised Miriam Nesbit bluntly.

"Don't take her to the reception in that spirit.

You will make yourself and her equally unhappy." "Hear the sage lay down the law," retorted Elfreda impudently.

"She's right, though, only I won't withdraw my invitation at this late date.
I'll try to give the Anarchist the most exciting time of her young life, but if she balks please don't blame me.