Young people really ought to trust others' experience.' Letty was only lending half an ear.

The general character of her mother-in-law's monologues did not encourage much attention.

She was conscious of a little surprise, even now and then of a mild indignation; but the baby sucking at her breast lulled her into a sweet maternal apathy.

She could only sigh from time to time and wonder whether it was a good thing or the contrary that Adela had no baby in her trials..