But I did, and I never rested till I learned how she had borne herself in her slow drive by the two guarded gateways: merrily, it seems, and with no sign of the remembrances I feared.

The test, if it were meant for such, availed them nothing; no more, indeed, than an encounter with her on the road, or at the station would have availed me.

For the veil she begged for had shrouded her features completely, and it was only from her manner that those who accompanied her, perceived her light-heartedness and delight in this change.
One sentence, and one only, reached my ears of all she said before she disappeared from town.
"If Adelaide were only going, too! But I suppose I shall meet her and Mr.Ranelagh somewhere before my return.

She must be very happy.

But not so peaceful as I am.