It was not easy to stop Mrs Greenow when she was supported by the full assurance of being mistress of the place and of the occasion.

"No, my dear; I know very well what I owe to you, and I shall do my duty.

As I said before, society can have no charms now for such a one as I am.

All that social intercourse could ever do for me lies buried in my darling's grave.

My heart is desolate, and must remain so.