"Where, for instance, there is a difference of age perhaps, or where there has been some other and earlier attachment ?" "I mean," said Amy, as if answering his thoughts, "that there may sometimes be reasons why even lovers should not marry--reasons which every noble man and woman understand; and therefore I do not agree with you that it is always a pity for a girl not to be married." Lawrence Newt said nothing.

Amy Waring's voice almost trembled with emotion, for she knew that her companion might easily misunderstand what she said; and yet there was no way to help it.

At any rate, thought she, he will see that I do not mean to drop into his arms.
They walked silently on.

The people in the street passed them like spectres.

The great city hummed around them unheard.