It helped her greatly towards convalescence when she found that the scorches on her face would not leave a permanent blemish.

Mrs.Mumford came into the room once a day and sat for a few minutes, neither of them desiring longer communion, but they managed to exchange inquiries and remarks with a show of friendliness.

When the fifty pounds came from Cobb, Emmeline made no friendliness.

When the fifty pounds mention of it.

The next day, however, Mrs.Higgins being absent when Emmeline looked in, Louise said with an air of satisfaction, 'So he has paid the money! I'm very glad of that.' 'Mr.Cobb insisted on paying,' Mrs.Mumford answered with reserve.
'We could not hurt his feelings by refusing.' 'Well, that's all right, isn't it?
You won't think so badly of us now?
Of course you wish you'd never set eyes on me, Mrs.Mumford; but that's only natural: in your place I'm sure I should feel the same.