"To have killed me, instead of making me your wife, would have been a kindness greater than you are capable of.

You know how unspeakably vile you were when you bought me.

You know how every hour of my life with you has been a torment to me.

You should be grateful that I have helped you to live your lie--that I have played the game of respectability with you--that I am willing to play it a little while longer, until you lay down your hand for good, and release us both.
"Suppose I _were_ what you think me?
What right have _you_ to object to my pleasures?
Have you--in all your life of idle, vicious, luxury--have you ever feared to do evil if it appealed to your bestial nature?
You know you have not.

You have feared only the appearance of evil.