“But you mistake me. I intend to let you go free, of course—that is, in time.”
“In time!”
“Yes; every thing can not be done in a moment.”
“This is mere childishness. You are trifling. I am astonished that you should speak in this way, after what you know of me.”
“But I tell you I will set you free—only I can not do that until I get what I want.”
“And what is it that you want?”
“Why, what I married you for.”
“What is that?”
“Money,” said Leon, abruptly.
“Money,” repeated Edith, in surprise.