"Don't be silly; one would think you were on the stage."
Katinka bit her lip to prevent furious speech, and locked her arms behind her as though she feared lest temper should engender violence. Leah noted her expression, however, and retreated towards the bell.
"You are talking nonsense," she said coldly, "and much as I respect your father, I shall certainly summon, the servants to put you out unless you go at once."
"I shall not go, and you shall not order your servants to put me out," cried Katinka, fiercely. "I defy you to press the button of the bell."
With a feeling that the girl had scored on this occasion Leah withdrew her hand, making the usual excuse: "For your father's sake I spare you the indignity."
"I repeat that I have no father."
"And I repeat that I am tired. What do you want?"
"You must arrange with me to see Constantine."
"Who is Constantine?"
"You know."