I say serious, because they are both equally firm in maintaining their convictions.

Mr.Keller has written to my aunt by yesterday's post; and I fear it may end in an angry correspondence between them." I saw that I had startled her.

She suddenly drew her chair close to mine.
"Do you think the correspondence will delay your aunt's departure from England ?" she asked.
"On the contrary.

My aunt is a very resolute person, and it may hasten her departure.

But I am afraid it will indispose her to ask any favors of Mr.Keller, or to associate herself with his personal concerns.