7/18 'I'll not stay by myself. And she won't give over, though I say I'll call my father. I did call him once, and he threatened to strangle her if she was not quiet; but she began again the instant he left the room, moaning and grieving all night long, though I screamed for vexation that I couldn't sleep.' 'Is Mr.Heathcliff out ?' I inquired, perceiving that the wretched creature had no power to sympathize with his cousin's mental tortures. I'm glad, for I shall be master of the Grange after him. Catherine always spoke of it as her house. |