We were both young and said angry things which left a pang of remembrance.
After that we were careful.

But now this terrible question comes up in the village and in every paper.

It will get worse, and I see no end to it." Leila was silent, remembering too her aunt's share in Josiah's escape.
The advice implied in her aunt's frank talk she saw was to be accepted.
"I will remember, Aunt Ann." At least she was free to talk to her uncle.
"Has any one heard of Josiah ?" asked Leila.
"No, I was sorry for him.

He had so many good traits.

I think he would have been more happy if he had remained with his master." Leila had her doubts, but was self-advised to say no more than, "I often think of him.