But necessity drove us into it, and I suppose necessity has brought you to it, too," added Stephen, sadly.
Mercy did not speak.

Very deliberately her eyes scanned the building.

An expression of scorn slowly gathered on her face.
"It is not so forlorn inside as it is out," said Stephen.

"Some of the rooms are quite pleasant.

The south rooms in your part of the house are very cheerful." Mercy did not speak.