I have been used to obey you, and, in all that is reasonable, I will obey you still.

But you urge me too far.

What do you tell me of Mr.Falkland?
Have I ever done any thing to deserve your unkind suspicions?
I am innocent, and will continue innocent.

Mr.Grimes is well enough, and will no doubt find women that like him; but he is not fit for me, and torture shall not force me to be his wife." Mr.Tyrrel was not a little astonished at the spirit which Emily displayed upon this occasion.

He had calculated too securely upon the general mildness and suavity of her disposition.