My wonder is that you endure it at all.

Is that lady an old acquaintance ?' Monica answered with all necessary detail, and went on to mention the proposal that had been made to her.

The hearer reflected, and put further questions.

Unwilling to speak of the little capital she possessed, Monica told him that her sisters might perhaps help her to live whilst she was learning a new occupation.

But Widdowson had become abstracted; he ceased pulling, crossed his arms on the oars, and watched other boats that were near.