"I didn't," said Roger.
"Oh, of course, if you're going to lose your temper——" cried Alwynne.
Roger shrugged his shoulders. It was deadlock.
Alwynne looked at him. He was grave enough now.
"I didn't mean to be rude," she said unhappily.
"Didn't you?" He was all polite surprise.
"I expect I was——" she ventured.
"It all depends on what one's used to," he returned philosophically.
"Yes, I know I was. But you are so horrid to-day."
"Sorry," said Roger stiffly.