Annabel had looked for something more.

Just now she was longing for affection and sympathy, and Paula was the only girl friend she had.

But Paula would only speak of Mr.
Dalmaine and, absurdest thing, of politics.

Annabel retired into herself.

She was glad to reach at length the quiet house by the sea, glad to be near Mrs.Ormonde.
The circumstances of Annabel's early life had worked happily with her inherited disposition.