You have called out Captain Kincade, Lieutenant Mathieson, Major Lang, and others, just to prove your ownership of me.

You have made me the laughingstock of Philadelphia.

Now it pleases you to select Major Lawrence with which to associate my name.
Because he danced with me once you felt justified in quarrelling with him in my presence, in goading him into fighting you.

It was the act of a cowardly bully.

Whatever respect I may once have had for you, Captain Grant, has been dissipated this past winter." "Can you tell me it is not Lawrence ?" "I could tell you, and very plainly, but I refuse to be questioned." "Well, by Gad! I know without asking," and he sprang to his feet, gripping her hand.