Serious resistance brought out for the first time all the selfish forces of her nature.

She was prepared to go all lengths rather than submit, now the question of her liberty had once been broached.

Already there was a plan in her mind for quitting home, regardless of all the misery she would cause, reckless of what future might be in store for herself.

But the first sign of yielding on her father's part touched the gentler elements of her nature.

Thus was she constituted; merciless in egotism when put to the use of all her weapons, moved to warmest gratitude as soon as concession was made to her.