Such a thing as this is like a wound in battle; the shock is so great that for a time it numbs all pain.

I have heard my husband say that a soldier who has had his arm carried off by a cannon ball will fall from the shock, and when he recovers consciousness will be ignorant where he has been hit.
It is so with you; probably the sense of pain and loss will increase every day as you take it in more and more.

As for what you say about the murderer, it will undoubtedly be a good thing for you to have something to employ your thoughts and engage all your faculties as soon as this is all over.

Is there anything that I can do ?" "No, thank you; the inquest will be held tomorrow.

I have sent down to Chatterton to come up this afternoon to make the necessary preparations for the funeral.