"
"I did nothing of the kind," he returned haughtily. "I sat beside her
against my will, simply because she requested me to go over those sketches
and engravings with her. I couldn't in common politeness refuse."
"Well, I didn't know that; and you needn't scold me for following your
example."
"I tell you I did not set you the example; and I advise you to beware how
you behave so again. Also how you interfere in the discipline grandpa and
mamma see proper to use toward Max and his sisters, as you did to-night."
"So you have been acting the spy upon your wife!" she interrupted in
scornful indignation.
"No; I overheard you quite accidentally. It is the second time you have
done that thing, and I warn you to let it be the last."
"Indeed! Why don't you say at once that you'll beat me if I don't obey all
your tyrannical orders?"
"Because it wouldn't be true; should I ever so far forget myself as to
lift my hand against my wife, I could never again lay claim to the name of
gentleman."
"Perhaps, then, you will lock me up?" she sneered.
"Possibly I may, if you make it necessary," he said coldly.
"Lock me up, indeed! I'd like to see you try it!" she cried, starting up
with flashing eyes, and stamping her foot in a sort of fury of
indignation.
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