Think of Lady Maiden, or most of our subscribers.
You can't expect them to imagine themselves like poor Eva.

I'm sure they won't like it." Gregory clutched at his hair.
"Is it possible they can't stand that ?" he said.
"It's only because you've given such horrible details of poor Eva." Gregory got up and paced the room.
Mrs.Shortman went on "You've not lived in the country for so long, Mr.Vigil, that you don't remember.

You see, I know.

People don't like to be harrowed.

Besides, think how difficult it is for them to imagine themselves in such a position.