I do not wish to offend you, or to speak harshly to you; but this I do say--if ever you mention this, to me, hateful subject, I will never voluntarily address you again--never while I live." She made no answer.

She turned, with a dignified gesture, and quitted the room.
I never gave one serious thought to her threats, looking upon them as the angry words of an angry woman.

They did not even remain upon my mind or disturb my rest..