Faber, bewildered, but, from the habits of his profession, master of himself, instantly prepared her something, which she took obediently; and as soon as she was quieted a little, mounted and rode away: two things were clear--one, that she could not be indifferent to him; the other, that, whatever the cause of her emotion, she would for the present be better without him.

He was both too kind and too proud to persist in presenting himself.
The next morning Helen drew up her ponies at Mrs.Puckridge's door, and Wingfold got out and stood by their heads, while she went in to call on Miss Meredith.
Juliet had passed a sleepless night, and greatly dreaded the next interview with Faber.

Helen's invitation, therefore, to pay them a few days' visit, came to her like a redemption: in their house she would have protection both from Faber and from herself.

Heartily, with tears in her eyes, she accepted it; and her cordial and grateful readiness placed her yet a step higher in the regard of her new friends.

The acceptance of a favor may be the conferring of a greater.