"You often think I'm conceited, Tom, when I don't mean what I say at all in that way. I don't mean to put myself above you; I know you behaved better than I did yesterday. But you are always so harsh to me,Tom."
With the last words the resentment was rising again."No, I'm not harsh," said Tom, with severe decision."I'm always kind to you, and so I shall be; I shall always take care of you. But you must mind what I say."