He foresaw the result, if her family did not stand by her with firmness, which he also foresaw her husband would prevent if possible.

It became apparent that the family did not stand by her--or were cleverly kept at a distance.

There was a long illness, which seemed to end in the seclusion from the world, brought about by broken health.

Then it was certain that what Mr.
Townlinson had foreseen had occurred.

The inexperienced girl had been bullied into submission.