She found it somewhat difficult to understand Mary Ann's speech, for it was more like the chattering of a monkey than human articulation, and being very weary she did not encourage her to talk.
There was so much to think about, and for a while her tired brain revolved around Guy and all that his departure meant to her.

She tried to take a practical view of the situation, to grapple with the difficulties that confronted her.

Was there the smallest chance of his return?
And even if he returned, what could it mean to her?
Would it help her in any way?
It was impossible to evade the answer to that question.

He had failed her finally.

She was stranded in a strange land and only her own efforts could avail her now.
She wondered if Burke would urge her to return to her father's house.