She could not recall the distinct language, but it was plain that Mrs.Talbot had her secret, and therefore reserve on the subject was useless.
"Well," she said, after standing for some time before Mrs.Talbot, "if I am in bonds, it is not because I do not worship freedom." "I know that," was the quickly-spoken answer.

"And it is because I wish to see you a free woman that I point to your bonds.

Now is the time to break them--now, before years have increased their strength--now, before habit has made tyranny a part of your husband's nature.

He is your ruler, because the social sentiment is in favor of manly domination.

There is hope for you now, and now only.