Mrs.Moon was convinced that she was forced to live her life over again, year by year, as an expiation for something she had done.

The doctors say it is a hopeless case.

I really think it shortened the Senator's life.' Margaret did not think that the world had any cause to complain of Mrs.Moon on that account.
'So this child is quite alone in the world,' she said.
'Yes.

Her father is dead and her mother is in an asylum.' 'Poor little thing!' The two young women were leaning back in their chairs, their faces turned towards each other as they talked, and Ida was still busy with her crochet.
'Luckily she has a sunny nature,' said Miss More.

'She is interested in everything she sees and hears.' She laughed a little.