She simply did it to hurt me.
"I just exploded.

'How dare you come here and repeat such a thing about my brother, Irene Howard ?' I exclaimed.

'I shall never forgive you--never.

Your brother hasn't enlisted--hasn't any idea of enlisting.' "'Why Rilla, dear, I didn't say it,' said Irene.

'I told you it was Mrs.George Burr.