Sad and tender were the scenes.

Mary Douglas could not repress the stifling sobs and outbursts of grief.

True to the previous determination, her ladyship had schooled herself for the trying moment.

Under the tender care of Sir Howard, the lovely girl took leave of Fredericton, leaving behind those whom she fondly loved.

She carried with her many reminiscences of the scenes and trials through which she had passed never to be forgotten throughout her lifetime.
In the meantime a question arose in political affairs which required the mature deliberation of Sir Howard.