She certainly earned her bread, she did not steal the Rebufats' hospitality; and this conviction satisfied her pride.

So she remained there to continue the struggle, stiffening herself and living on with the one thought of resistance.

Her plan was to do her work in silence, and revenge herself for all harsh treatment by mute contempt.

She knew that her uncle derived too much advantage from her to listen readily to the insinuations of Justin, who longed to get her turned out of doors.

And in a defiant spirit she resolved that she would not go away of her own accord.
Her continuous voluntary silence was full of strange fancies.