"I cannot grant that demand."
"You refuse to allow me to communicate with her?"
"If she wishes to communicate with you I won't prevent it."
"You young scoundrel!"
Roger did not reply.
"If you have harmed my little girl, I warn you you will be punished to the utmost."
"You talk like a parrot!" snarled Garman. "Talk sense—if you can."
Fairclothe cleared his throat. "Did my daughter Annette come to you of her own free will?"
Roger hesitated before replying.
"No!" he said defiantly.