Anne opened her mouth at the implied insult. Then closed it again. Being compared to her sister unfavorably just after she had learned that Alice prefered Lory's company felt raw.

So raw that she burst into angry tears. "I don't do things just because 'e decides them!"

Lie. The vast majority of her energy was spent trying to avoid or ease her father's quick temper.

"Don't ye see that what yer doin' is sinful, Lory!? How can ye do it!? And ye nearly got our dad arrested! Yer mam is so upset! Yer brother is ashamed! You - ye've ruined everything!"

Was that directed at Lory? Yes, things were falling apart even when it felt she had nothing more to lose. But even in her anger she knew Lory had very little part in that.