"Perhaps not.

Well, I imagine it's lucky Charnock released her; Helen is much too good for him.

I suppose you thought you took the proper line in laying all the stress you could upon the hardships ?" "I did.

I thought she couldn't stand the strain she would have had to bear." "How did she take that ?" "She seemed surprised, as if she didn't think it much of a reason for Charnock letting her go." "Frankly, I don't think it was." "You haven't been to Canada.

The life is hard." "It doesn't seem to have broken down your health or nerve." "That's different.