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Wuthering Heights

CHAPTER XI
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I want you to be aware that I _know_ you have treated me infernally--infernally! Do you hear?
And if you flatter yourself that I don't perceive it, you are a fool; and if you think I can be consoled by sweet words, you are an idiot: and if you fancy I'll suffer unrevenged, I'll convince you of the contrary, in a very little while! Meantime, thank you for telling me your sister-in-law's secret: I swear I'll make the most of it.

And stand you aside!' 'What new phase of his character is this ?' exclaimed Mrs.Linton, in amazement.

'I've treated you infernally--and you'll take your revenge! How will you take it, ungrateful brute?
How have I treated you infernally ?' 'I seek no revenge on you,' replied Heathcliff, less vehemently.

'That's not the plan.

The tyrant grinds down his slaves and they don't turn against him; they crush those beneath them.


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