She never told me.

But for over fifteen years your mother spoke little of your aunt and never called to see her.

I was quite astonished when she consented that you and Basil should call.
Did your aunt ever speak of your mother ?" "Very little, and then she was cautious--what she said.

But this is not the question," continued the girl, leaning her chin on her hand and staring into the fire; "why does mother say I must break my engagement with Cuthbert on account of this death ?" "Perhaps she will explain." "No; she left the room to avoid an explanation.

Cuthbert certainly saw Aunt Selina once or twice, but he did not care for her.