"Can't you guess?"
"I cannot."
"Sure?"
"I am quite sure that I am unable to think of any plausible excuse for your presence in my house. You never were a friend of mine. Nor are you a person whose acquaintance I desire to renew. You are perfectly well aware that I know what kind of character you are. You did me all the harm you could. It was only by the mercy of God that you did not do me more. I do not intend to allow my house to be sullied by your presence one moment longer than I can help."
The girl crossed the room.
"What are you going to do?"
"I am going to ring to have you shown to the door."
"You had better hear first what I've come for, unless you want me to tell you in front of your servants."
"As to that, I am indifferent. If you have anything to say to me say it at once."
"Oh, I'll tell you fast enough, don't you worry. It won't take me long to say it. I can say it in just one sentence. Mrs Champion, I've come to see your husband."