They've non hurt your house, have they?

MRS. HOLROYD

I wonder you dare to cross the doorstep.

HOLROYD

I s'll do what the deuce I like. They're as good as you are.

MRS. HOLROYD (stands speechless, staring at him; then low) Don't you come near me again—

HOLROYD (suddenly shouting, to get his courage up)

She's as good as you are, every bit of it.

MRS. HOLROYD (blazing)

Whatever I was and whatever I may be, don't you ever come near me again.