"To beg that old fool's pardon? No; I won't. In the mood I am in at present, I couldn't do it. I should only anger him worse than ever. Tell him that I've business which calls me back to London at once."
"It is a thousand pities."
"It can't be helped."
"It may make so great a difference to you for your whole life!" urged Kate.

"To beg that old fool's pardon? No; I won't. In the mood I am in at present, I should only anger him worse than ever. Tell him that I've business which calls me back to London at once."
"It is a thousand pities. It may make so great a difference to your whole life!" urged Kate.
