As to the troubles that may come afterward, I do not give them any weight in the argument.

I would die a martyr's deaths rather than become the passive creature of another." "My dear friend, why will you talk so ?" Rose spoke in a tone of grief.
"Simply because I am in earnest.

From the hour of our marriage I have seen a disposition on the part of my husband to assume control--to make his will the general law of our actions.

It has not exhibited itself in things of moment, but in trifles, showing that the spirit was there.

I say this to you, Rose, because we have been like sisters, and I can tell you of my inmost thoughts.