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`` Indeed I have not disobeyed you ; father , you do not understand ; I was in Mr. Falkner 's company only by accident , and -- '' `` Stop . Do n't add a falsehood to your conduct . I understand quite enough . Your own brother saw you bidding him an affectionate good-night at one o'clock , on my doorstep . Such things do not happen by accident . I wonder that you dare look me in the face after roaming the streets at that time of night with such a disreputable character . '' `` Father , I tell you you are mistaken .