Without an instant's hesitation she flung down the gauntlet.
"It is true," she said, speaking quickly, "that I married you for your money, but since you knew that, you were as much to blame as I.Had I known then what sort of man you were, I would sooner have gone into the workhouse.

I am quite aware that it is thanks to you that my father is not a ruined man, but I--I protest against being made the price for your benefits.

I will never touch another penny of your money myself, and neither shall any of my family if I can prevent it.

As to abiding by my bargain, I refuse absolutely and unconditionally.

I do not acknowledge your authority over me.