A knowledge of the fact that he had been called in might give occasion for more disturbing thoughts than were already pressing upon her mind.

And so, after giving some general directions as to the avoidance of all things likely to excite her mind unpleasantly, the doctor withdrew.
Mr.Delancy saw his daughter alone.

The interview was long and earnest.

On his part was the fullest disapproval of her conduct and the most solemnly spoken admonitions and warnings.

She confessed her error, without any attempt at excuse or palliation, and promised a wiser conduct in the future.
"There is not one husband in five," said the father, "who would have forgiven an act like this, placing him, as it does, in such a false and humiliating position before the world.