Anthony made no reply to this. No reply was possible.
"Come!" said Julian, the pent-up anger in her heart flashing forth. "Have you no apology to offer for your misconduct?"
"What would you have me say?"
"Nay! It is not for me to put the words into your mouth."
"I have told you my reason."
"A poor and pitiful reason, ungarnished with excuse to hide its sorry nature. If the reason be bad, so much the more should it be trimmed with excuses."
"If I have offended you, I am sorry. I cannot help it."
Julian tossed her head. She was highly incensed. He made no attempt to mollify her.
Fox came alongside.