As her aunt had told her, she spoke sharp words to him, and repulsed the kindness which he offered her.

What right had she to expect from him a declaration of love when she was studious to stop him at every avenue by which he might approach it?
A little management on her side would, she almost knew, make things right.

But then the idea of any such management distressed her;--nay, more, disgusted her.

The management, if any were necessary, must come from him.

And it was manifest enough that if he had any strong wishes in this matter he was not a good manager.