"'Mr. Hareton wishes you would read to us, ma'am,' I said, immediately. 'He'd take it very kind-he'd be much obliged.'
"She frowned; and looking up, answered-
"'Mr. Hareton, and the whole set of you, will be good enough to understand that I reject any pretence at kindness you have the hypocrisy to offer! I despise you, and will have nothing to say to any of you! When I would have given my life for one kind word, even to see one of your faces, you all kept off. But I won't complain to you! I'm driven down here by the cold; not either to amuse you or enjoy your society.'

'"Mr. Hareton wishes you would read to us, ma'am," I said, immediately.
'She frowned; and answered:
'"Mr. Hareton, and the whole set of you, will be good enough to understand that I reject your pretence at kindness! I despise you, and have nothing to say to you! When I would have given my life for one kind word, you all kept off. But I won't complain to you! I'm driven down here by the cold; not to enjoy your society."
