You became friends, then--latterly ?' 'She was very nice to me when she came back from Leichardt's Land.

And besides, she was anxious for me to come out to Luke and help him a bit....

She told me about your marriage.

She knew I could settle to nothing--of course, the world in general thought it was because of that tragedy--my wife's death--and the child--you understand ?' Bridget nodded slowly.
'Lady Tallant knew the truth--that I was tormented by one ceaseless longing--after the impossible.

I fancy she thought that if I could realise the impossibility, I might get over the longing....
But--Bridget, it's no use pretending--I did try to do my duty.