Still, she now felt convinced that it wouldn't occur again.

She had treated him well; she had spared him in the matter.

He was a little grateful, and she believed he would be straight now, though her opinion of him had rather gone down.

Edith always felt that she must go to the very extreme of loyalty to anyone who was faithful to her; she valued fidelity so deeply, and now this feeling was naturally relaxed a little.

She hadn't the slightest desire for revenge, but she felt she had a slightly freer hand.