A thought of approval, sympathy, aid or comfort in this fearful trial had not stirred in her imagination.

This unlooked for kindness on the part of her aunt touched her deeply.
The fact was, Mr.Dexter had gone a step too far.

The grossness of this outrage upon his wife, Mrs.Loring could appreciate, and it was just of the kind to arouse all her womanly indignation.

A more refined act of cruelty she would not have understood; and might have adjudged her niece as capricious.
"Thank you, dear Aunt Phoebe, for this love and kindness!" Jessie could not help saying.

"I need it; and, for all I have been as a wife, am worthy to receive it.