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But apart from that , you have no particular objection to him , I suppose ? '' `` The occurrence of last night is quite sufficient in itself , '' Sir John answered , `` to make me wish to discontinue Mr. Ennison 's acquaintance . I should think , Anna , that your own sense -- er -- of propriety would enable you to see this . It is not possible for us to be on friendly terms with a young man who has been seen in a public place , having supper alone with your sister after midnight . The fact itself is regrettable enough -- regrettable , I fear , is quite an inadequate word . To receive him here afterwards would be most repugnant to me . '' `` He probably does not know of the relationship , '' Annabel remarked .