It would be black ingratitude in me to hint at such a thing,' returned the other.

'Though believe me, James, I am as sorry for her sacrifice as you.' 'As I ?' exclaimed the Manager.

'As I ?' 'As sorry for her choice--for what you call her choice--as you are angry at it,' said the Junior.
'Angry ?' repeated the other, with a wide show of his teeth.
'Displeased.

Whatever word you like best.

You know my meaning.