But she had always discredited this rumor.

Of her life in New York she knew but little as to particulars.

That it was not making of her a truer, better, happier woman, nor a truer, better, happier wife, observation had long ago told her.
"There is a broad foundation of good principles in her character," said Miss Carman, "and this gives occasion for hope in the future.
She will not go far astray, with her wily enticers, who have only stimulated and given direction, for a time, to her undisciplined impulses.

You know how impatient she has always been under control--how restively her spirit has chafed itself when a restraining hand was laid upon her.

But there are real things in life of too serious import to be set aside for idle fancies, such as her new friends have dignified with imposing names--real things, that take hold upon the solid earth like anchors, and hold the vessel firm amid wildly rushing currents." "Yes, Rose, I know all that," replied Mr.Delancy.