But how have your relations conspired to inconvenience you, monsieur? That way you mentioned it made it sound as if it is a rather active and current form of—of inconvenience, and not merely a matter of your being disinherited however long ago. If this business has anything to do with me presently, even if only by association, my solicitor will wish to know about it.

[Yes, she is still ignoring the matter upon which they will not speak until her curiosity has been satisfied. Thank you for noticing. But also:]

I am not holding you hostage.