I have won everybody's liking and everybody's respect.

Do you think Lady Janet would have loved you as she loves me?
Not she! I tell you to your face I have filled the false position more creditably than you could have filled the true one, and I mean to keep it.

I won't give up your name; I won't restore your character! Do your worst; I defy you!" She poured out those reckless words in one headlong flow which defied interruption.

There was no answering her until she was too breathless to say more.

Grace seized her opportunity the moment it was within her reach.
"You defy me ?" she returned, resolutely.