'Look at the way you are shut up here. I said to Clifford: If that child rebels one day you'll haveyourself to thank!''But Clifford never denies me anything' said Connie.'Look here my dear child' and Lady Bennerley laid her thin hand on Connie's arm. 'A womanhas to live her life or live to repent not having lived it. Believe me!' And she took another sip ofbrandy which maybe was her form of repentance.'But I do live my life don't I?'