"I have partly changed my plans.

I shall be obliged to go back to England with my cousin.

Don't question Lucia, dear Mrs.Costello, let her be in peace for awhile." "In peace?
But she has been in peace--happy as the day was long, lately." "She is disturbed now--yes, it is my fault--and I will do penance for it.

You understand I do not give up my hopes--I only defer them." "But, Maurice, I _don't_ understand.

You are neither changeable, nor likely to give Lucia any excuse for being foolish.