Besides, you are going away." "Oh yes; but only to Middleton Abbey for a month or two.

Yet perhaps I shall gain strength there--particularly strength of mind--I require it.
And when I come back I shall be a new woman; and you can come and see me safely then, and bring your wife with you, and we'll be friends--she and I.

Oh, how this shutting up of one's self does lead to indulgence in idle sentiments.

I shall not wish you to give your attendance to me after to-day.

But I am glad that you are not going away--if your remaining does not injure your prospects at all." As soon as he had left the room the mild friendliness she had preserved in her tone at parting, the playful sadness with which she had conversed with him, equally departed from her.