You are not going to travel?
What then are you going to do?
You are going back to America?
Ah, but you must n't do that, as soon as I come abroad; that 's not nice or friendly, Mrs.
Vivian, to your poor little old Blanche.

You are not going back to America?
Ah, then, I give it up! What 's the great mystery?
Is it something about Angela?
There was always a mystery about Angela.

I hope you won't mind my saying it, my dear; but I was always afraid of you.
My husband--he admires you so much, you know--has often tried to explain you to me; but I have never understood.

What are you going to do now?
Are you going into a convent?
Are you going to be--A-a-h!" And, suddenly, quickly, interrupting herself, Mrs.Gordon gave a long, wondering cry.

Bernard heard her spring to her feet, and the two other ladies rise from their seats.