"This is my first offence against truth, and you may be sure that it will be the last." And it was my last.
When next I met Mrs.Williams and Mrs.Glenn, there was, in both of them, a reserve not seen before.

I felt this change keenly.

I had wronged myself in their good opinion; and could not venture upon an explanation of my conduct; for that, I felt, might only make matters worse.
How often, since, has my cheek burned, as a vivid recollection came up before my mind of what occurred on that morning! I can never forget it..