In fact," she went on, "I thought you would be much worse than you are.

So far, if we except your attack on grandfather, you haven't exhibited any vicious traits.

You are vain, though, and conceited, and like to bully people.

But those are faults that can be corrected." Calumet had to look twice at her before he could be certain that she was not mocking him.
"I reckon you're goin' to correct them ?" he said, then.
She took a sip of coffee and placed the cup delicately down before she answered.
"Of course--if you are to stay here." "How ?" His lips were in an incredulous sneer.
"By showing you that you can't be conceited around me, and that you can't bully me.

I suppose," she went on, leaning her elbows on the table and supporting her chin with her hands while she looked straight at him, "that when you came in here and took a seat without being invited, you imagined you were impressing some one with your importance.