The poor innocent creature dreaded every moment lest the scene should change.

At every interview with Gordon she stoutly maintained that she had left a husband in Virginia, and could never think of taking another.

In this she considered that she was truthful, for she had ever regarded Henry as her husband.

The gold watch and chain and other glittering presents which Gordon gave to her were all kept unused.
In the same house with Isabella was a man-servant who had from time to time hired himself from his master.

His name was William.