But you wouldn't! You'd be a Nero--a Nero! Sink my self-respect to the extent of marrying into your family!" she exclaimed contemptuously.

"Never! I am going to Washington without your aid.

I am going to save my father if I have to go on my knees to every United States Senator.

I'll go to the White House; I'll tell the President what you are! Marry your son--no, thank you! No, thank you!" Exhausted by the vehemence of her passionate outburst, Shirley hurried from the room, leaving Ryder speechless, staring at his son..