So, you see, really mother didn't know where to turn." "I suppose papa thought he had done all he could," said Diana, in a voice which tried to keep quite steady.

"He never denied any claim he felt just.

I feel I must say that, because you seem to blame papa.

But, of course, I am very sorry for Aunt Bertha." At the words "claim" and "just" there was a quick change of expression in Fanny's eyes.

She broke out angrily: "Well, you really don't know about it, Diana, so it's no good talking.