Mrs.
Errol had, in her own inimitable fashion, silenced him, but she had known that she had gone against his wish.

And it was in consequence of this knowledge that she was returning so early, though she did not expect him back till night.

He should have no rational cause for complaint against her.

For such causes as his fevered brain created she could not hold herself responsible.
It was hard to lead such a life without becoming morbid, but Anne was fashioned upon generous lines.

She strove ever to maintain the calm level of reason wherewith to temper the baleful influence of her husband's caprice.