Mrs.Costello had been much tried, the doctor thought, and needed a complete calm in which to recover herself.

With her old habit of self-command she understood this, and remained still, almost without speaking, till some degree of strength should return.

Lucia tended her with the most anxious care, and kept her troubled thoughts wholly to herself.
About two o'clock Lady Dighton came.

Hearing that Mrs.Costello was ill, she begged to see Lucia, who came to her, looking weary and worn, but longing to hear of Maurice.
It seemed, however, as if she were not to be gratified.

Lady Dighton was full of concern and kind offers of assistance, but she said nothing of her cousin until just as she went away.