Oh! do think well before you do it.

I shall _never_ be a meek, dependent wife.

A woman, to my mind, is bound to cherish her own individuality sacredly, married or not married.

Have you thought that I may often think it right to do things you disagree with, that may scandalise your relations ?" "You shall be free," he said steadily.

"I have thought of it all." "Then there is my father," she said, turning her head away.