Nor at present was she disposed to say anything as to his position in life, though at some future time she might not be so silent.

A few days later they were again walking together, when he spoke to her about herself.

"I cannot bear that you should be left here alone while I am away," he said.
"You will not be long gone, I suppose ?" "Only for three or four days now." "I shall not mind that, papa." "But very probably I may have to go into Barsetshire.

Would you not be happier if you would let me write to Lady Cantrip, and tell her that you will go to her ?" "No, papa, I think not.

There are times when one feels that one ought to be almost alone.