2/11 As for any reference to her, she never thought of it. Hundreds of times, when I have been busy with my lessons, she has come to the study, and, rapping at the door, has asked to speak to my governess. I could hear her plainly saying: "Do you think Sir Roland would like this ?" And they would consult most eagerly about it. I never once heard my name mentioned. "Why do you never think or speak of my mother? |