I've hated him ever since." Again that vindictive note sounded in her voice.

"I won't bear brutality from any man," she said.

"Do you know, if I didn't hate him, I believe I should be afraid of him?
I know you are, Allegro." "Perhaps; a little," Olga admitted.
"Ah! I knew it.

He can do anything he likes with you.

But I am different." She lifted her head proudly.