Not that he thought she really cared for him, he was well aware that hers was a nature that made it impossible to feel very deeply on any subject, but the idea of this ready-made marriage was so foreign, so revolting to the American mind! He thought it would be a kindness to warn her against Bagley.
"Don't be foolish, Kate," he said.

"I was not blind just now in the library.

That man is no good." As is usual when one's motives are suspected, the girl resented his interference.

She knew he hated Mr.Bagley and she thought it mean of him to try and get even in this way.

She stiffened up and replied coldly: "I think I am able to look after myself, Jefferson.