Had this change in her spirits been caused by the visit to Mr.Mool?
It was even so.

The lawyer had innocently decided her on taking the desperate course which Miss Minerva had proposed.
If Mrs.Gallilee's assertion of her absolute right of authority, as guardian, had been declared by Mr.Mool to be incorrect, Carmina (hopefully forgetful of her aunt's temper) had thought of a compromise.
She would have consented to remain at Mrs.Gallilee's disposal until Ovid returned, on condition of being allowed, when Teresa arrived in London, to live in retirement with her old nurse.

This change of abode would prevent any collision between Mrs.Gallilee and Teresa, and would make Carmina's life as peaceful, and even as happy, as she could wish.
But now that the lawyer had confirmed her aunt's statement of the position in which they stood towards one another, instant flight to Ovid's love and protection seemed to be the one choice left--unless Carmina could resign herself to a life of merciless persecution and perpetual suspense.
The arrangements for the flight were already complete.
That momentary view of Mrs.Gallilee's face, reflected in the glass, had confirmed Miss Minerva's resolution to interfere.

Closeted with Carmina on the Sunday morning, she had proposed a scheme of escape, which would even set Mrs.Gallilee's vigilance and cunning at defiance.

No pecuniary obstacle stood in the way.