I should have accepted his retainer and that, according to legal etiquette, would make me honor bound to--" She interrupted again.

Her patience was almost gone, that was plain.

For the matter of that, so was Captain Obed's.
"Don't you think that you are a trifle too sensitive concerning honor ?" she asked.

"And too suspicious besides?
I do.

Oh, I am tired of your scruples.