I don't blame Hermy.

I suppose she did all she could, and I did not utter one word of reproach of her.

Nor should I to him.

Indeed, if he came now the servant would deny me to him.

He has insulted me, and I shall remember the insult." Harry Clavering did not clearly understand what it was that Lady Ongar had desired of her brother-in-law--what aid she had required; nor did he know whether it would be fitting for him to offer to act in Sir Hugh's place.