" His expression hardened. "He's the one who will be sorry. I will kill him."
She felt the color drain from her face. "Well, that's a terrible idea."
He scowled. "I suppose you'd like me to confront Mr. Rochester about his crime and have the authorities deal with it."
"Why, yes," she affirmed. "That sounds much more reasonable. "

― Cynthia Hand , My Plain Jane (The Lady Janies, #2)