That at present was all that she could say to herself.

She was not angry with Lady Mary.

She did not doubt but that the girl had done the best in her power to bring her father to reason.

But because Lady Mary had failed, she, Mrs.Finn, was not going to put up with so grievous an injury.

And she was forced to bear all this alone! There was none with whom she could communicate;--no one from whom she could ask advice.