Nelly, I see now you think me a selfish wretch; but did it never strike you that if Heathcliff and I married, we should be beggars? whereas, if I marry Linton I can aid Heathcliff to rise, and place him out of my brother's power."

Nelly, I see you think me a selfish wretch; but if Heathcliff and I married, we should be beggars - whereas, if I marry Linton I can help Heathcliff to rise.'
