She had lost Hope Wayne, indeed, and she could no longer hope, by the marriage of Alfred with his cousin, to consolidate the Burt property in her family.

She had been very indignant--very deeply disappointed.

But she still loved her son, and the meditation of a night refreshed her.
Upon a survey of the field, Mrs.Dinks felt that under no circumstances would Hope have married Alfred; and he had now actually married Fanny.

So much was done.

It was useless to wish impossible wishes.