The task of her life was an inward one, but her nature was not adapted to quiescence, and something must replace the task which had come to an end by her mother's death.

Already she had shaped plans, and she dared not allow needless time to intervene before practically pursuing them.
In the evening of that day Mrs.Baxendale again came to Banbrigg.

She found Emily with writing materials before her.

Her object in coming was to urge Emily to quit this lonely house.
'Come and stay with me,' she entreated.

'You shall be as unmolested as here; no one but myself shall ever come near you.