Why should Storri object to that?
Because he desires to court the lady himself, and would do away with dangerous competition.

His simple hatred of you, and nothing more, would not set Storri to talking forgery charges to Mr.Harley; that would sound too much like burning a barn to boil an egg." Richard growled an acquiescence.
"Very well; the woman who wrote the note would have you get possession of those French shares.

Storri has described you to her as Miss Harley's lover; that sets her to writing you--you who have an interest as strong as her own.

Storri has never told her that he loves Miss Harley.

She has guessed it and accused him of it, being jealous; and he in reply and denial has laid especial emphasis upon you as Miss Harley's lover.