But, in spite of my sympathy, it was difficult for me to answer him.

I felt that this was a subject that I could not discuss with Mr.Hamilton, and yet he seemed to wish me to speak.
'You must give her time to recover herself,' I said, rather lamely.
'Gladys is very sensitive; she is more delicately organised than most people; her feelings are unusually deep.

She has had a severe shock; it will not be easy to comfort her.' 'No, I suppose not,' with a sigh; 'her faith has suffered shipwreck; but you must try to win her back to peace.

Oh, you have much to do at Gladwyn, as well as other places.

I want you to feel at home with us, Miss Garston.