"I'll take you to him."
"Do you know that you are bullying me in the most shameful way, Miss Staunton?"
"I know that you have a very kind heart," answered Effie.
At this moment the room door was opened, and Power came in again.
"Mr. Fortescue has called, sir."
"Tell Mr. Fortescue that I can't see him."
"And Ford has sent round about that shipping order. When can you give him his answer?"
"Some time this afternoon."
"But they want it this morning."
"Well, they can't have it; I'm going out for a bit. Come along, Miss Staunton; we can't let the grass grow under our feet."