"I thought they were all going to return the same night," said he.
"Well, they did intend it; but you see Mrs.Smith is afraid." "I should have to get back here on the Sunday morning, Mrs.Proudie." "Ah, yes, that is bad--very bad indeed.

No one dislikes any interference with the Sabbath more than I do.

Indeed, if I am particular about anything it is about that.

But some works are works of necessity, Mr.Robarts; are they not?
Now you must necessarily be back at Chaldicotes on Sunday morning!" And so the matter was settled.

Mrs.Proudie was very firm in general in the matter of Sabbath-day observances; but when she had to deal with such persons as Mrs.Harold Smith, it was expedient that she should give way a little.