She had thought about it, and had doubted about it, and had prayed about it, and now she found that such a disposition of it was her duty.
"I am quite sure you're right, aunt," Clara had said.

She knew very well what had come of that provision which her father had attempted to make for her, and knew also how great were her father's expectations in regard to Mrs.Winterfield's money.
"I hope I am; but I have thought it right to tell you.

I shall feel myself bound to tell Frederic.

I have had many doubts, but I think I am right." "I am sure you are, aunt.

What would he think of me if, at some future time, he should have to find that I had been in his way ?" "The future time will not be long now, my dear." "I hope it may; but long or short, it is better so." "I think it is, my dear; I think it is.