It was as if she drew it nearer to her side in a kind of taking possession.

She knew that the moment had come when she might go this far, at least, without expressing alarming things.
"You cannot show me anything that will frighten me," was the answer she made.

"I have come to stay, Rosy.

We can make things right if they require it.

Why not ?" Lady Anstruthers started a little, and stared at her.