"What is that to you?" he retorted with weak defiance. "Why are you here? Go to bed and leave my business alone!"
"I will go to bed when you have answered me one question."
"Only one?" he scoffed. "You are more moderate than most women. Well?"
"Why have you written to Allen Scott?"
"Who told you I had done so?"
"Mr. Joad."
"He is too meddlesome!" cried Edermont angrily. "If he does not take care I shall dismiss him! What right had he to show you that letter?"
"Because he knows that I am engaged to Allen."
"I tell you the engagement must be broken off."
"Why, Mr. Edermont?" asked Dora indignantly.