Part 26 (2/2)

Surely you don't wish me to countermand any order of yours to a servant? Call the man back--take the letter from him!

PAULA.

I have not the slightest intention of doing so.

AUBREY.

I must, then. [_Going to the door. She s.n.a.t.c.hes up her hat and coat and follows him._] What are you going to do?

PAULA.

If you stop that letter, walk out of the house.

[_He hesitates, then leaves the door._

AUBREY.

I am right in believing that to be the letter inviting George Orreyed and his wife to stay here, am I not?

PAULA.

Oh yes--quite right.

AUBREY.

Let it go; I'll write to him by-and-by.

PAULA.

[_Facing him._] You dare!

AUBREY.

Hush, Paula!

PAULA.

Insult me again and, upon my word, I'll go straight out of the house!

AUBREY.

Insult you?

PAULA.

Insult me! What else is it? My G.o.d! what else is it? What do you mean by taking Ellean from me?

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