Her quick observation showed her the necessity for interfering to some practical purpose; and her ready good sense at once pointed the way.
"Look up, both of you, if you please, and listen to me," said Miss Garth.

"If we are all three to be comfortable and happy together, now we are alone, we must stick to our usual habits and go on in our regular way.

There is the state of things in plain words.

Accept the situation--as the French say.

Here am I to set you the example.