Not the faintest allusion to any later circumstances escaped her.

The poor stricken brain still sought its rest in frequent intervals of sleep.

Sometimes, she drifted back into partial unconsciousness; sometimes, the attacks of sickness returned.

Mr.Null set an excellent example of patience and resignation.
He believed as devoutly as ever in his prescriptions; he placed the greatest reliance on time and care.

The derangement of the stomach (as he called it) presented something positive and tangible to treat: he had got over the doubts and anxieties that troubled him, when Carmina was first removed to the lodgings.