Margaret's eyes flashed fire. This was a new idea--this was too insulting. If Mrs. Thornton had spoken to her about the lie she had told, well and good--she would have owned it, and humiliated herself. But to interfere with her conduct--to speak of her character! she--Mrs. Thornton, a mere stranger--it was too impertinent! She would not answer her--not one word. Mrs. Thornton saw the battle-spirit in Margaret's eyes, and it called up her combativeness also.

Margaret's eyes flashed fire. This was a new idea - this was insulting. If Mrs. Thornton had spoken to her about the lie, well and good - she would have owned up to it. But to speak of her character! Mrs. Thornton, a mere stranger - it was too impertinent! She would not answer her - not one word.
Mrs. Thornton saw the battle-spirit in Margaret's eyes, and it called up her combativeness also.
