You could have hit on no surer way of fixing your residence under my roof for the next twenty-four hours than informing me that such an event would follow.

As to your promise to marry Linton, I'll take care you shall keep it; for you shall not quit this place till it is fulfilled.' 'Send Ellen, then, to let papa know I'm safe!' exclaimed Catherine, weeping bitterly.

'Or marry me now.

Poor papa! Ellen, he'll think we're lost.

What shall we do ?' 'Not he! He'll think you are tired of waiting on him, and run off for a little amusement,' answered Heathcliff.