Do try and cut Bernard out." From all which Mrs Dale learned that some care which had sat heavy on Lily's heart was now lightened, if not altogether removed.

She had asked no questions of her daughter, but she had perceived during the past few days that Lily was in trouble, and she knew that such trouble had arisen from her engagement.

She had asked no questions, but of course she had been told what was Mr Crosbie's income, and had been made to understand that it was not to be considered as amply sufficient for all the wants of matrimony.

There was little difficulty in guessing what was the source of Lily's care, and as little in now perceiving that something had been said between them by which that care had been relieved.
After that they all rode, and the afternoon went by pleasantly.

It was the last day indeed, but Lily had determined that she would not be sad.