She wondered if Hill would tell Jack and Adela the moment her back was turned, and dreaded to hear the sound of her sister-in-law's footsteps outside her door.
But no one came, and after a time she grew calmer.

After all, though in the end she had made her decision somewhat suddenly, it had not been an unconsidered one.

Though she could not pretend to love Fletcher Hill, she had a sincere respect for him.

He was solid, and she knew that her future would be safe in his hands.

The past was past, and every day took her farther from it.