On the first point you are to be consulted, but on the second not even you shall stand in my way.

Nor in that event would I attempt to rob you of the independence which you value so highly; on the other hand, I would point the way to an independence worth having.

I am glad you have seen those papers, though to-morrow they may be worse.

Well, you may be shocked, but, if you won't have me, the worse the better, say I! Your case was most iniquitously commented upon before ever it came for trial; there is sure to be a fresh crop of iniquities now; but I shall be much mistaken if you cannot mulct the more flagrant offenders in heavy damages for libel." Rachel shivered at the thought.

She was done with her case for ever and for ever.