"Really, madame, I marvel to see how the most execrable projects may be coloured, so as to pass for beautiful pictures!"
"But, sir, reflect—"
"I repeat to you, madame, that it is infamous! And it is shameful to see a lady of your rank lend herself to such abominable machinations,—to which, I trust, your sister is a stranger."
"Sir—"
"Enough, madame, enough! I am not a polished gentleman, I am not, and I shall speak my mind bluntly."
Sarah gave the notary a piercing look with her jet-black eyes, and said, coldly:
"You refuse?"
"I pray, madame, that you will not again insult me."
"Beware!"
"What! Threats?"