However, I took care there should be no further scorning at my good nature: ever since, I've been as stiff as herself; and she has no lover or liker among us: and she does not deserve one; for, let them say the least word to her, and she'll curl back without respect of any one. 
However, she has no lover or liker among us: and she does not deserve one; for, let them say the least word to her, and she'll lash back. 