See, Lee, I speak frankly, for we've usually been frank toward each other.

You two are engaged, but"-- she straightened up in order to meet his eyes--"she's treating you abominably and shamelessly.

Ordinarily, I would hold my peace, I've held it hitherto, but I can no longer.

Why, I choke sometimes! Going constantly with Gretzinger, who's so despicable that he tries to use her as a tool to reach and corrupt you, or Charlie Menocal, who's your out-and-out enemy, it's too much for me, Lee.

And uncle and aunt are furious with me for staying.