'The grief of Casterbridge is the excuse for their frivolity.

Candidly, dear Laura, I wish you wouldn't play in it.

But I don't forbid you to.

I leave the whole to your judgment.' The interview ended, and they went their ways northward and southward.
Time disclosed to all concerned that Mrs.Maumbry played in the comedy as the heroine, the lover's part being taken by Mr.Vannicock..