I did not expect a visit from you so soon; but your room has not been used since you went away." Mrs.Trefusis ceased crying, chilled by this first intimation that her father's house was no longer her home.

A more real sense of desolation came upon her.

Under its cold influence she began to collect herself, and to feel her pride rising like a barrier between her and her mother.
"I won't stay long," she said.

"If his solicitor will not tell me where he is, I will hunt through England for him.

I am sorry to trouble you." "Oh, you will be no greater trouble than you have always been," said Mrs.Jansenius calmly, not displeased to see that her daughter had taken the hint.