"I shall not go home as long as you need me," she said.

"You need not think I mind what they say." "I--want you to go home." "Barney!" "I mean what--I say.

I--want you to go--now." "Not now ?" "Yes, now." Charlotte drew back; her lips wore a white line.

She went out into the front south room, where she had slept.

She did not come back.
Barney listened until he heard the front door shut after her.