And you aren't doing it without a purpose.

What is it?
What grudge can you, a mere girl who has only known him for a couple of days, have against Sir Stephen ?" She smiled.
"Let us say that I am only concerned for my father's wounded pride and honour," she said.

"Or let us say that I _have_ a game of my own to play, and that I am asking you to help me while you gratify your own desire for revenge.

Will you help me ?" "Tell me--tell me what your game is.

Good Lord!"-- with a scowl.