In the place where she heard Heathcliff termed a "vulgar young ruffian," and "worse than a brute," she took care not to act like him; but at home she had small inclination to practise politeness that would only be laughed at, and restrain an unruly nature when it would bring her neither credit nor praise.

At the Lintons' she took care not to act like Heathcliff; but at home she did not bother to restrain her unruly nature.
