But it would not have made her the least sad to know for certain that he was far off, and would never come near her again in this world.

She knew that, spite of time and space, she was and must be near him so long as she loved and did the truth.

She knew there is no bond so strong, none so close, none so lasting as the truth.

In God alone, who is the truth, can creatures meet.
The place was left in sad confusion and dirt, and she did not a little that night to restore order at least.

But at length she was tired, and went up to her room.
On the first landing there was a window to the street.