The vicar, on being consulted, recommended that she should be well whipped.

This counsel was repugnant to Hardy McQuinch, but he gave his wife leave to use her discretion in the matter.

The mother thought that the child ought to be beaten into submission; but she was afraid to undertake the task, and only uttered a threat, which was received with stubborn defiance.

This was forgotten next day when Elinor, exhausted by a week of remorse, terror, rage, and suspense, became dangerously ill.

When she recovered, her parents were more indulgent to her, and were gratified by finding her former passionate resistance replaced by sulky obedience.