It aches yet, Gabriella.
"'It is a great deal, Sir,' I answered, as bold as a lion.

'You have treated her cruelly enough already.

It would be cowardly to pursue her.'" "Oh, Richard! how dared you say that?
Did he not strike you ?" "He lifted his hand; but instead of flinching, I made myself as tall as I could, and looked at him right steadfastly.

You do not know how pale he looked, when I stopped him on the threshold.

His very lips turned white--I declare there is something grand in a great passion.