Will it--do you think now it will really be for our own happiness?
Will the explanation you are able to give be satisfactory to her?
What will be her attitude towards us?
You know her character--you understand her." "If the future could be all as calm as the past year has been," said Miss Bygrave, "I should have nothing to urge against your wishes." "And this will contribute to it," exclaimed Enderby.

"This would give Emily the very support she needs." Miss Bygrave looked into his face, which had a pleading earnestness, and a deep pity lay in her eyes.
"Let it be so," she said with decision.

"I myself have much hope from Maud's influence.

I will write and tell her not to renew her engagement, and she will be with us at the end of September." "But you will not tell her anything till she comes ?" "No." Miss Bygrave lived in all but complete severance from the world.

When Maud Enderby was at school, she felt strongly and painfully the contrast between her own home life and that of her companions.