Subsequently she became hysterical.

She begged for time, and, getting it, proceeded to threaten every one with prosecution.
"I _am_ Mrs.Medcroft!" she declared piteously.

"Where is the American consul?
I demand the American consul!" "What has the American government to do with it ?" gruffly demanded Mr.
Githens.
"Mr .-- Mr .-- the gentleman whom you accuse is an American citizen!" she stammered.
"Oho! Then he is not an Englishman ?" "I refuse to answer your questions.

You are impertinent.

I ask you, sir, as the manager of this hotel, to eject this man from my rooms." The manager smiled blandly and did not eject the man.
"But, madam," he said, "we have a right to know who and what you are.