You're all fighting in that little creature's interest." "Meaning-- ?" "Claudia Territon.

But if I can help it, Eugene shall never marry her." "That's another point." "His friend Father Stafford will have to be considered there." "Do not let us drift into that.

Will you write ?" "To whom ?" "To Eugene." Kate looked at him with a healthy hatred.
"And you will tell Haddington he needn't wait those three months ?" "I suppose you're proud of yourself now!" she broke out.

"First eavesdropping, and then bullying a girl!" "I'm not at all proud of myself, and I am, if you'd believe it, rather sorry for you." "I shall take care to let your friends know my opinion of you." "Certainly--with any details you think advisable.

Have I your promise?
Is it any use struggling any longer?
This scene is so very unpleasant." "Won't you give me a week ?" "Not a day!" Kate drew herself up with a sort of dignity.
"I despise you and your schemes, and Eugene Lane, and Claudia Territon, and all your crew!" she allowed herself to say.
"But you promise ?" "Yes, I promise.