'
'But I understand'--the voice sounded rather irritable now--'that
you positively reproached and upbraided her because she was
reluctant to go and live in some very shocking place.'
'I may have lost my temper after Amy had shown-- But I can't
review our troubles in this way.'
'Am I to plead in vain?'
'I regret very much that I can't possibly do as you wish. It is
all between Amy and myself. Interference by other people cannot
do any good.'
'I am sorry you should use such a word as "interference,"'
replied Mrs Yule, bridling a little. 'Very sorry, indeed. I
confess it didn't occur to me that my good-will to you could be
seen in that light.'
'Believe me that I didn't use the word offensively.'
'Then you refuse to take any step towards a restoration of good
feeling?'
'I am obliged to, and Amy would understand perfectly why I say
so.'
His earnestness was so unmistakable that Mrs Yule had no choice
but to rise and bring the interview to an end. She commanded
herself sufficiently to offer a regretful hand.
'I can only say that my daughter is very, very unfortunate.
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