But we felt it our duty to--" I interrupted.

There is a limit to forbearance and I considered that limit reached.
"Miss Colton," I declared, "you are talking nonsense.

Considering the manner in which your father treated me when we first met, I--" "How did you treat him?
How did you treat Mr.Carver and me when you first met us in the auto?
You insulted us.

It was plain enough then that you hated us." "I--why, Miss Colton, I did not know who you were." "Indeed! Would it have made any difference if you had known?
I doubt it.
No, you are like the rest of the people here.

Because we have come from the city you have chosen to be as envious and petty and disagreeable as you can.