As for your wife, my warrant does in no way include her; and if you promise to come with me quietly, I will even let you bid her adieu, so that you do it in my presence." The change which passed over the young man's face at these significant words was of a nature to surprise Mr.Gryce.Rising slowly, he took his stand by Mr.Poindexter, who, true to his inflexible nature, had scarcely moved in limb and feature since Mr.Gryce came in.
"What have you against me ?" he demanded.

And there was a surprising ring to his voice, as if courage had come with the necessity of the moment.
"Of what am I accused?
I want you to tell me.

I had rather you would tell me in so many words.

I cannot leave in peace until you do." Mr.Poindexter made a movement at this, and cast a half-suspicious, half-warning glance at his son-in-law.

But the young man took no notice of his interference.