He shook his head. "I agree that it doesn't excuse her actions," he said. "One way or another, she'll have to deal with the consequences of what she's done. But it's not my place to pass judgement on her when I only know part of her story. Nor, might I add, is it yours or your sister's, however much you personally dislike her." His expression shifted to a slight smile. "Which is to say, I'd best not hear of any schoolyard brawls or mean-spirited pranks from any of you, her included. Whatever else may be true, we're all living in somewhat close quarters and need to at least nominally get along."