She would not think of Ronald; she would not remember his love, his sacrifices for her; she thought only of her wrongs and his cruel words.
The children grew and throve.

Dora had no care at present as to their education.

From her they learned good English, and between herself and the faithful young nurse they could learn, she thought, tolerable Italian.

She would not think of a future that might take these beloved children from her.

She ignored Ronald's claim to them--they were hers.
He had tired of them when he tired of her.