"I don't believe you," she said, "and I am not afraid."
"Then you won't increase my income," he said.
"No, I will not. Neither now nor at any other time will I do it. What I have agreed to do I will do, but I will not give you a penny more. Do you understand me, Mr. Rugg?"
"I believe I do," said Rudolph, rising, "and I tell you you'll be sorry for what you are saying."
"I will take the risk," she said, contemptuously.
Rudolph's face was distorted with passion as he left the room.
"I hate her more than the boy," he muttered. "He shall have the estate."