But you and I do not live in a world in which girls are free to follow their own inclinations.

I should break Lady Maulevrier's heart if I were to make a foolish marriage; and I owe her too much to set her wishes at naught, or to make her declining years unhappy.

I must obey her, at any cost to my own feelings.

Please never mention Mr.Hammond's name.

I'm sure I've had quite enough unhappiness about him.' 'I see,' said Mary, bitterly.