But she had just won a victory over her husband, and she consequently felt that he was weak, probably too weak to save the situation, and it was borne in upon her that she ought to do something immediately.

Unhappily she did not see quite clearly what was to be done.

She might go straight to Mrs.
Goddard and accuse her of having engaged John's affections; but the more she thought of that, the more diffident she grew in regard to the result of such an interview.

Curiosity had led her to a certain point, but caution prevented her from going any further.

Mrs.Ambrose was very cautious.