What do you think I am made of--wood?
You treat me as though I possessed no feelings to be hurt.
See here, Claire, don't draw away from me like that.

What has got into you lately?
You have led me a merry chase all winter in Philadelphia, but now you have even dared to flaunt me to my face, and in the presence of your father.

Do you suppose I am the kind to stand for that?
What is the matter, girl?
Who has come between us?
Is it that rascally rebel?
No; you stay where you are, and answer me.

That is what I came back alone for, to find out." She was upon her feet, and I could even see her hand clasping a lattice of the summer house.
"Why do you ask this?
What right have you?
There was never a promise between us." "The understanding has existed for ten years; never denied until now," he protested hotly.

"You knew I loved you; I've fought a dozen men on your account--" "True enough," she broke in, "you have challenged every gentleman who has dared address me.