Douglas frowned seeing Anne shoved back.  He deserved the beating, but the girl did not.  He couldn't stand seeing a woman abused by a man.  "The lass did nothing wrong, Sir.  This is on me and my drinking.  My error, nae 'ers."  He looked to Anne.  "The choice is yurs, lass.  It stands.  Though I will leave, as it is yur 'ome.  Again, my apology, lass."  He gave a light bow in Anne's direction and then turned his back to Mr. Ward as he headed out the door.  He figured if the lass wanted the money and letter, she could have it.  She had choices and looking at how the man had treated his daughter, Douglas thought the lass could use some other options.  In his opinion, anyway.