No real and true comradeship.

The very word implies a marching together, under the same circumstances, to a common goal; and how can we, who have to be the commanding officers of the young, be their true companions ?" he said, lightly and cheerfully.
"I dare say I have expected impossibilities," said Lady Mary, as though reproaching herself.

"It comforts me to think so.

But I have had time to reflect on many things since--February." She paused.

"I don't deny I have tried to make plans for the future.