Then, her sorrow getting the better of her resolution, she turned her head and spoke: "I know you never tell me anything on purpose, Gabriella, but I think I have a right to know whether or not you have discarded Arthur for good." "I told you all about it, mother.

I told you I found I was mistaken." "I suppose you never thought for a moment how much it would distress me?
Though Lydia Peyton is so much older than I am, she was always my best friend--we often stayed in the room together when we were girls.

I had set my heart on your marrying her son." "I know that, mother, and I am very sorry, but when it came to the point I couldn't marry him.

You can't make yourself care--" "I should have thought that my wishes might influence you.

I should never wish you to do anything that wasn't for your good, Gabriella." "Of course, mother, you've given up your life to us.