Acting Up

Clarence was surprised that Peony had shown up so quickly. "Mom, what are you doing here?" 

Penny pointed at Clarence's nose. "What am I doing here?

"I can't come here now?

"Were you going to tear down my Humanity Hall if I didn't come?

"Clarence, I didn't expect this to be the kind of person you were.

"If it weren't for William, Lisa would have shut out the Murphy family yesterday. Today, you messed with Humanity Hall and tricked Master Williams again. What are you trying to do?

"Are you unhappy that you weren't able to bring down the Murphy family?"

Peony was furious. From her perspective, Clarence could not do anything right and was determined to bring down the Murphy family.

Armstrong's eyes were fierce. "Clarence, I know you're angry. However, didn't I just criticize you a little bit and refuse to give you the Murphy family's shares?

"Do you have to do this over that?