'Do you hear me?
Go to bed!' "Was it not enough to rouse anybody?
I felt my pride burning in my face.
'Am I a child, or a servant ?' I said.

'I shall go to bed early or late as I please.' "She took one step forward; she seized me by the arm, and forced me to my feet.

Think of it, Teresa! In all my life I have never had a hand laid on me except in kindness.

Who knows it better than you! I tried vainly to speak--I saw Miss Minerva rise to interfere--I heard her say, 'Mrs.Gallilee, you forget yourself!' Somehow, I got out of the room.

On the landing, a dreadful fit of trembling shook me from head to foot.