He was so soft-hearted that when she affected to be miserable, he could not maintain the sternness of his demeanour and leave her in her misery.

"When everything has gone away from us, what are we to do?
My little bit of money has disappeared ever so long." Then she sat herself down in her chair and had a great cry.

It was useless for him to remind her that hitherto she had never wanted anything for herself or her children.

She was resolved that everything was going to the dogs because Goarly's case had been refused.

"And what will all those sporting men do for you ?" she repeated.