“Am I so objectionable?�

“Under the circumstances, Mrs. Babbington, you are.�

“You are at least frankly spoken.�

“I told you I was a blunt man.�

“I suppose you have been told many things about me; have been warned against this precise situation, have you not?�

“Yes. Repeatedly.�

“Well?�

“I have no comment to make, madam.�

“Not even one of resentment, or disgust, or anger?�

“No.�