" 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!’
'Permit me to return the compliment!' he said, following her along the passage.
`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.’
'To spite me, I suppose,' he said satirically.
`Be quiet! Do you want to bring the servants out upon us?’
'It is a matter of indifference to me.'
`Well, it is not a matter of indifference to me!' she said. "
― Georgette Heyer , Faro's Daughter