She must be refused what she asked, for her own good.
Thus it came about that at last Mrs.Lee spoke, with an appearance of decision far from representing her internal tremor.
"Sybil, dear, I have made up my mind to marry Mr.Ratcliffe because there is no other way of making every one happy.

You need not be afraid of him.

He is kind and generous.

Besides, I can take care of myself; and I will take care of you too.

Now let us not discuss it any more.