It had seemed wise as yet to keep the discovery of Thyrza a secret, even though by disclosing it she might have alleviated others' pain.

When Lydia should at length be told, perhaps difficulties would in one way or another be lessened.
Mrs.Ormonde at length spoke to the invalid of the plan for removing her.

Thyrza made no reply, but, when her friend went on to speak of the people in whose care she would be, averted her eyes as if in trouble.
Mrs.Ormonde was silent for a while, then asked: 'Would you like your sister to come, when you are in the other house ?' Thyrza shook her head.

She would have spoken, but instead sobbed.
'But she must be in dreadful trouble, Thyrza.' 'Will you write to her, please, Mrs.Ormonde?
Don't tell her where I am, but say that I am well again.

I can't see her yet--not till I have begun to work again.