And so for a while Norman was, as it were, divided from his old friends, whereas Tudor, as a matter of course, was one of themselves.
It was only natural that Mrs.Woodward should forgive Alaric and receive him to her bosom, now that he was her son-in-law.

After all, such ties as these avail more than any predilections, more than any effort of judgement in the choice of the objects of our affections.

We associate with those with whom the tenor of life has thrown us, and from habit we learn to love those with whom we are brought to associate..