[He stands squarely facing him. Sterling stands facing him also, surprised, taken off his guard.
Sterling. Oh, come, you're joking! [Warden makes an angry exclamation.] Why're you telling me all this now?
Warden. Because I want you to be careful. I want you to know some one is watching you! Some one who knows what you've come to! Some one who knows you can't resist temptation! Some one who knows money not yours has stuck to your fingers!
Sterling. You mind your own business.
Warden. I'll mind yours if it's necessary to protect people who are dear to me!
[Sterling looks at him with a sudden suspicion.
Sterling. [Insinuatingly.] I didn't know you were particularly attached to Mrs. Hunter.
Warden. I'm not.
Sterling. Or to her two unmarried daughters!
Warden. Nor am I!