"Yes, I know, but she is only seventeen—and clandestine meetings are vulgar and dangerous."
"Her father can't give any reason except that ridiculous family feud."
"A scandal would furnish an excellent reason, and justify him in his attitude toward you."
"But there isn't going to be any scandal."
"Suppose someone else had found you here and told the story broadcast."
He winced.
"But I can't live without seeing her sometimes."
"Then your love is a very small, boyish thing. A man who loved her could wait."
He had come forward now and was looking straight into her accusing face.
"I suppose you are going to tell Miss Ryder, and Katharine will be sent home in disgrace?"