"My dear Carbury, I don't think I'm bound to tell you all the details of my past life. At any rate, I don't feel inclined to do so in answer to hostile questions. I dare say you have heard enough of Mrs. Hurtle to justify you, as your sister's brother, in asking me whether I am in any way entangled by a connection with her. I tell you that I am not. If you still doubt, I refer you to the lady herself. Beyond that, I do not think I am called on to go; and beyond that I won't go,--at any rate, at present." Sir Felix still blustered, and made what capital he could out of his position as a brother; but he took no steps towards positive revenge. "Of course, Carbury," said the other, "I wish to regard you as a brother; and if I am rough to you, it is only because you are rough to me."

"My dear Carbury, I don't think I'm bound to tell you all the details of my past life. I tell you that I am not connected with Mrs. Hurtle. If you still doubt, I refer you to the lady herself. Beyond that, I won't go. Of course, Carbury," said Paul, "I wish to regard you as a brother."
Sir Felix blustered, but took no steps towards revenge. 