Why do you ask, John ?" "Because it is always a restless age for a woman.

She has lost the protecting ignorance of youth and she has not yet gained enough of the experience of age to steady her.

Marriage often comes as a balance-weight.

She is coming home to be married, isn't she ?" "No; they are to be married in Geneva at his mother's." "I think that part of it is a mistake," he said in a decided tone.
"There is no reason why she should not be married here; she owes that to you and to herself." Then he added in a gentler tone, "And this worries you ?" "More than I can tell you, John." There was a note in her voice that vibrated through him.

He knew now how seriously the situation affected her.
"But why, Jane?
If Lucy is happier in it we should do what we can to help her." "Yes, but not in this way.