In the second we find a jealousy which has no love in it; which means the exactingness of self-love, and the tyranny of possession.
"A Handbook to the Works of Browning (6th ed.)"
Mrs. Sutherland Orr
For the prettiest thing in Rosy was her love for her little brother, only it was often spoilt by her exactingness.
"Rosy"
Mrs. Molesworth
It is not so much exactingness on my part, as that you spoke of meaning to write as soon as you received a note of mine ...
"The Letters of Robert Browning and Elizabeth Barrett Barrett, Vol. 1 (of 2) 1845-1846"
Robert Browning and Elizabeth Barrett Barrett