The tyrant hasn't been near." "You really mean to say the engagement wasn't actually broken off before you sent it ?" said Mrs.St.Orme, looking shocked.
"It didn't occur to either of us," said Hilary, looking down with a smile at the corners of her mouth.

"He chose to take exception to my being seen riding in the park with Mr.Fletcher.And I took exception to his interference.

Not that I like Mr.Fletcher, for I don't.

But I had to assert my right to choose my own friends.

He disputed it.