She would be cowed, and when once she was away from him he would probably feel averse to increase our enmity by taking strong measures for her recovery.' Mrs.Bolton seemed to declare by her face that it would be quite impossible for him to increase her enmity.
'But we can't lock her up,' said the old man.
'Practically you can.

Take her bonnet away,--or whatever she came in.
Don't let there be a vehicle to carry her back.

Let the keys be turned if it be necessary.

The servants must know of course what you are doing; but they will probably be on your side.

I don't mean to say that if she be resolute to escape at any cost you can prevent her.