She had sat there about half an hour, brooding, unoccupied, when Rhoda came in and stood before her.
'I have been thinking it over.

It isn't right for me to remain here.
Such an arrangement was only possible whilst we were on terms of perfect understanding.' 'You must do what you think best, Rhoda,' the other replied gravely, but with no accent of displeasure.
'Yes, I had better take a lodging somewhere.

What I wish to know is, whether you can still employ me with any satisfaction ?' 'I don't employ you.

That is not the word to describe your relations with me.

If we must use business language, you are simply my partner.' 'Only your kindness put me into that position.