This monstrous sacrifice must not take place, even were it to ensure the whole family welfare.

The life they lived was desperately difficult, but Phyllis must not be allowed to ruin her own life's happiness and another's also to ease the burden.
But what a pity it seemed! What a pity! Why in wonder was Fate so perverse?
Molly thought.

Such a brilliant chance offered to herself would have turned the whole world into a gilded dreamland.

For she was wholly heart-free.
The idea was a fascinating one.

It held her fancy strongly.