I am not waiting for him or for anyone." "You would have married Mr.Grenfell if it had not been for Everard." "Perhaps I should have married Everard if it had not been for Everard," said Magdalen.
It seemed as if nothing could shake her dispassionate view of the matter.
"Your feelings were certainly engaged, Magdalen.

There is no use in denying that." "Have I ever denied it ?" Aunt Mary was silent for a moment, but her under lip was ominously thrust out.

She was not thinking of what Magdalen had said.

If she had ever listened to the remarks of others when they differed from her, she would not have become Lady Blore.

She was only silent because she was rallying her forces.
"A woman's hands become talons when they try to hold on to a man when he wants to get away," said Magdalen gently.
Aunt Mary turned on her niece an opaque eye that saw nothing beyond the owner's views.
"Something ought to be done," she said with emphasis.