And her eyes answered him. But her tongue was far less veracious.
"Because you thought I was a
pig
! Because you couldn't make
allowances for a girl who for four years has seen nothing but money
and money-worshippers and the power of money! Because I wanted
your--your respect, Billy. And you thought I couldn't give it up! Very
well!" Miss Hugonin waved her hand airily toward the hearth. "Now I
hope you know better.
Don't you dare get up, Billy Woods