"Why," he asked, without moving an inch.
"Because, as your mother does not seem to be coming in again, I should prefer going to my room."
"She is coming in again. I heard her order coffee here in ten minutes."
"I don't want any coffee, and I won't be kept here. Lord Lumley, be so good as to allow me to pass."
"In one minute, Margharita. I——"
"Lord Lumley, I allow no man to call me by my Christian name without permission."
"Then give me permission."
"Never!"
"You don't mean that?"
"I do! Lord Lumley, allow me to pass. I will not be kept here against my will!"