Since his return it had been quite another affair.
In one moment she had seen her power over her husband shrivel and disappear.

Martin was home again.

Martin must be here, Martin must be there; Martin must see this, Martin must do this.

She had seen before in earlier days the force of her husband's passion when it was roused.
There was something now in his reception of their son that terrified her.

She had at once perceived that Amy was as deeply moved as she.