But every change impairs it, and after many changes it has perished for ever.

There was no question with her but that she must bear her father's anger, should he be angry; put up with his continued opposition, should he resolutely oppose her; bear all that the countesses of the world might say to her;--for it was thus that she thought of Lady Cantrip now.

Any retrogression was beyond her power.
She was walking with her father when she first heard of his intended visit to London.

At that time she had received Mrs.Finn's first letter, but not the second.

"I suppose you'll see Silverbridge," she said.