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@@@@@Scarlett tried to get her hands up to shove him away, but Ross was too strong, his body too closely pressed against hersShe could hear Eleanor Butler's voice, and Margaret's, but she couldn't make out what they were saying All her attention was focused on the need to break free of the repulsive embrace, and on the shame of Ross' insulting wordsHe had called her a whore! And he was treating her like oneAll of a sudden Ross thrust her away, tumbled her back into her chair"I'll bet you're not so cold to my dear big brother," he growledMargaret Butler was sobbing against Eleanor's shoulderButler hurled the name like a knifeRoss turned with a clumsy lurch, sending a small table crashing to the floor"Ross!" his mother said again "I have rung for ManigoHe will help you home and give Margaret decent escort When you sober up, you will write letters of apology to Rhett's wife and to meYou have disgraced yourself, and Margaret, and me, and you will not be received in this house until I have recovered from the shame you've caused me "I'm so sorry, Miss Eleanor," Margaret weptButler put her hands on Margaret's shoulders"I am sorry for you, Margaret," she saidThen she moved Margaret away from herYou will, of course, always be welcome here Manigo's wise old eyes took in the situation with one look, and he removed Ross, who surprisingly said not a word in protest Margaret scuttled out behind them"I'm so sorry," she repeated again and again, until the sound of her voice was cut off by the closing of the big front door"My darling child," Eleanor said to Scarlett, "there is no excuse I can makeRoss was drunk, he didn't know what he was sayingBut that is no ex