The Only Use of
artifice
in
Jane Eyre
- I abhor artifice, particularly in children; it is my duty to show you that tricks will not answer: you will now stay here an hour longer, and it is only on condition of perfect submission and stillness that I shall liberate you then.†
Chpt 2
Definition:
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(artifice) deceptive behavior or something made for a purpose -- especially made to trick or deceive