But Mrs.Wade's warning had impressed him deeply.

It went with his secret inclination; for, at this stage of the combat, to lose all his aims would be a bitter disappointment.

Rethought of the lifelong ostracism, and feared it in a vague way.
"Mrs.Wade thinks he can be persuaded to leave us alone," Lilian replied, hurriedly, using simple words which made her seem childlike, though at the same moment she was nerving herself to heroic effort.
"See him, and do what you can, Denzil.

I did my utmost, dear.

Oh, this cruel chance that brought him here!" She would have given years of her life to say "Sacrifice all, and let us go!" He seemed even to invite her to say it, but she strove with herself.