The Hidden Children by Robert William Chambers Chapter 15 Page 55

I choose? I will have you know, Euan, that I do what pleases me with mine own, and am not to sit in dread of your displeasure if I have a mind to laugh.”

“It hurt me that you should make a mockery — — ”

“I made no mockery! I laughed. And you shall know that one day, please God, I shall laugh at you, plague you, torment you, and — — ” She looked at me smilingly, hesitating; then in a low voice: “All my caprices you shall endure as in duty bound� . Because your reward shall be — the adoration of one who is at heart — your slave already� . And your desires will ever be her own — are hers already, Euan� . Have I made amends?”

“More fully than — — ”