Won't you come in, and arrange with her quietly ?" Hilary looked at his sister-in-law for a moment without speaking, then said: "I draw the line there.

No, thank you.

I'll see this through myself." Cecilia fluttered out: "Oh, but, Hilary, what do you mean ?" "I am going to put an end to it." It needed all Cecilia's subtlety to hide her consternation.

End to what?
Did he mean that he and B.were going to separate?
"I won't have all this vulgar gossip about the poor girl.

I shall go and find another room for her." Cecilia sighed with relief.
"Would you-would you like me to come too, Hilary ?" "It's very good of you," said Hilary dryly.