She did not think she did.

But it would not hurt Mrs.Cowperwood if Frank loved her--Aileen--also.
How shall we explain these subtleties of temperament and desire?
Life has to deal with them at every turn.

They will not down, and the large, placid movements of nature outside of man's little organisms would indicate that she is not greatly concerned.

We see much punishment in the form of jails, diseases, failures, and wrecks; but we also see that the old tendency is not visibly lessened.

Is there no law outside of the subtle will and power of the individual to achieve?
If not, it is surely high time that we knew it--one and all.