She also received the cooling draught from the fair hand of Lady Douglas, whose kindness shone in administering to the wants of others.
Poor Lady Rosamond's rest could not be gained by the simple sedative.
Physical ailments are not the worst form of suffering that afflict humanity.

Lady Rosamond was enduring a mental conflict that was crushing in its intensity.

The more she tried to baffle its power the more forcibly did it affect her.

Vainly had she struggled within herself for aid, but no response.

Faint hope dawned in the form of appeal.