‘Then I refuse to take a step,’ said Nancy. ‘Leave all that to me, and I will go to live where you please, and never grumble, however poor I am. Interfere, and I will go on living as now, on Samuel Barmby’s generosity.’
There was no mistaking her resolution. Tarrant hesitated, and bit his lip.
‘How long, then, before you act?’ he inquired abruptly.
‘When my new home is found, I am ready to go there.’
‘You will deal honestly with me? You will tell every one, and give up everything not strictly yours?’
‘I have done with lies,’ said Nancy.
‘Thank heaven, so have I!’