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The day of my return marks an occasion which I am not likely to forget. Hours have passed since I came home—and my agitation still forbids the thought of repose. As I sit at my desk I see Eunice in …
I said so to Miss Jillgall, and I say it again here. Nothing will induce me to think ill of Helena. My sister is a good deal tired, and a little out of temper after the railway journey. This is exac…
Only two days now, before we give our little dinner-party, and Philip finds his opportunity of speaking to papa. Oh, how I wish that day had come and gone! I try not to take gloomy views of things; …
On entering the schoolroom we lost our gayety, all in a moment. Something unpleasant had evidently happened. Two of the eldest girls were sitting together in a corner, separated from the rest, and l…
They all notice at home that I am looking worn and haggard. That hideous old maid, Miss Jillgall, had her malicious welcome ready for me when we met at breakfast this morning: “Dear Helena, what has …
The event of to-day began with the delivery of a message summoning me to my father’s study. He had decided—too hastily, as I feared—that he was sufficiently recovered to resume his usual employments.…
Indeed, I am a most unfortunate creature; everything turns out badly with me. My good, true friend, my dear Selina, has become the object of a hateful doubt in my secret mind. I am afraid she is keep…
Looking at the last entry in my Journal, I see myself anticipating that the event of to-day will decide Philip’s future and mine. This has proved prophetic. All further concealment is now at an end. …
On reaching the street which led to Philip’s hotel, we spoke to each other for the first time. “What are we to do?” I said. “Leave this place,” he answered. “Together?” I asked. “Yes.” To leave …
Through the day, and through the night, I feel a misery that never leaves me—I mean the misery of fear. I am trying to find out some harmless means of employing myself, which will keep evil remembra…
