"She has read it."
"Nonsense."
"I am positive she has read it."
"Then Gillier must have shown her a copy of it."
Charmian was silent for a minute. Then she said:
"You did not show it to anyone while you were at Constantine?"
"I didn't say that."
"Ah! You—you let Mrs. Shiffney see it!"
Her voice rose as she said the last words.
"I suppose I have a right to allow anyone I choose to read a libretto I have bought and paid for," he said coldly, almost sternly.