An empty cab passed me at the moment.

The driver held up his hand.

In sheer despair I stopped him, and when he said 'Where to ?' in sheer despair again I answered, 'Mablethorpe House.' "Of what I have suffered in secret since my own successful deception established me under Lady Janet's care I shall say nothing.

Many things which must have surprised you in my conduct are made plain to you by this time.

You must have noticed long since that I was not a happy woman.