But you know that I am entitled to spend all my income as I please, and I must really beg you to get me this money at once.

It is for a good purpose.

The case is urgent.

I am the proper judge of whether it is needed or not, and I have decided that I will give it.

There is nothing more to be said." "Except that I entirely refuse to listen to such words from my ward!" answered Gregorio, angrily.
"I appeal to you, Aunt Matilde," said Veronica, setting down her coffee cup upon the table and turning to the countess.
But Matilde knew well enough that her husband could not get the money.
She shook her head gravely and said nothing.
By this time Veronica was thoroughly determined to have her way.
"Very well," she answered calmly.