A house had been taken for her at Agworth, three miles away; in her state of health she could not quit the neighbourhood of the few old friends whom she still saw.

But Hubert would necessarily go into the world to seek some kind of career.

No hope shone for her in the prospect.
Whilst the servant waited on them at luncheon, mother and son exchanged few words.

Afterwards, Mrs.Eldon had her chair moved to the window, where she could see the garden greenery.
'I called on Mr.Mutimer,' Hubert said, standing near her.

Through the meal he had cast frequent glances at her pale, nobly-lined countenance, as if something had led him to occupy his thoughts with her.