"But this is the end," she added with sudden vehemence.

"I shall leave this house to-day." "Oh, no, you won't!" An angry scowl contorted his face.

"You've flaunted your superior virtues in my face--accused me of cruelty and neglect and selfishness.

Everybody, including your brother, believes you to be the long-suffering, patient little angel.

You've been the woman with the noble soul--I've been the unworthy rascal.