His wife no longer distressed herself.

The first escapade she had forgiven; the second estranged her.

She had resolved, indeed, that if her husband did again present himself his home should not be under her roof.
The shop closed at eight.

At a quarter past the house-bell rang and a small servant admitted Mr.Gammon, who came along the passage and into the back parlour, where Mrs.Clover was wont to sit.

As usual at this hour her daughter was present.