"No."
"You've made a great big fool of yourself, Jerry Paxton, if you want my frank opinion. The Morton millions would have been no drawback to an artist of your tastes."
"I haven't the faintest reason for believing that Miss Morton would have accepted me, even if I had proposed to her."
"Well, I have," snapped Mrs. Brendon.
"I'm very sorry you think so badly of me. Your friendship and kindness have meant a great deal to me, and I am deeply regretful if I have forfeited them."
"Who said you'd forfeited them? I say I arranged a splendid match for you, and you wouldn't do your part. You are a fool, that's all."
"Granted. Now, when will you and the rest of the cruising party come to tea and meet Mrs. Paxton?"
"I don't want to meet her. I'm furious at her."
"You won't be when you know her. Nobody would be furious, and stay furious at Jane."
"Althea won't come and see you making eyes at her."