QUOTE : I wish I had never laid eyes on you! You are rude, and stupid, and I was never so plagued by anyone in my life!’<br /><br /> 'Permit me to return the compliment!' he said, following her along the passage.<br /><br /> `I will make you sorry you ever dared to cross swords with me!’ she flung over her shoulder. `I'll marry your cousin, and I'll ruin him.’<br /><br /> 'To spite me, I suppose,' he said satirically.<br /><br /> `Be quiet! Do you want to bring the servants out upon us?’<br /><br /> 'It is a matter of indifference to me.'<br /><br /> `Well, it is not a matter of indifference to me!' she said.