She did this after I had warned her.

I never warn twice." "You mean that you sent her away ?" she asked timidly.
"I mean that my doors are closed to her," he answered gravely, "as they would be closed upon you if you behaved as Stella has behaved.

But, my dear child," he added, smiling kindly at her, "I do not expect this from you.

I feel sure that what I have said will be sufficient.

If you will stay with me a little time, and take my daughter's place, I think you will not find me very stern or very ungrateful.