"But don't you try it on me, for I'm smarter.
You know very well that I mean any husband _I_ like, when I say 'any husband you like.' Now do you understand ?" "Yes," replied Isobel icily.

"I understand that you want to buy me a husband as you have bought a title.

Well, titles and husbands are alike in one thing; once taken you can never be rid of them day or night.

So I'll say at once, to save trouble afterwards, that I would rather earn my living as a farm girl, and as for your money, Father, you can do what you wish with it." Then looking him straight in the eyes, she turned and left the room.
"An odd child!" thought Sir John to himself as he stared after her.
"Anyway, she has got spirit and no doubt will come all right in time when she learns what's what.".