She hated Craig; she hated the whole world; she loathed herself.

And all the time she had to keep up appearances--for she had not dared tell her grandmother--had to listen while the old lady discussed the marriage as an event of the not remote future.
Why had she not told her grandmother?
Lack of courage; hope that something would happen to reveal the truth without her telling.

HOPE that something would happen?
No, fear.

She did not dare look at the newspapers.

But, whatever her reason, it was not any idea that possibly the engagement might be resumed.