That event had been a shock to her, and had made her cautious and suspicious towards men ever since.

Her life was now full of quite other interests--incoherent and changeable, but strong while they lasted.

Nelly's state of bliss awoke no answering sympathy in her.
'Well, good-bye, Nelly,' she said, when she had put on her things--advancing towards them, while the lieutenant rose to his feet.
'I expect Mrs.Weston will make you comfortable.

I ordered in all the things for to-morrow.' 'Everything's _charming_!' said Nelly, as she put her arms round her sister.

'It was awfully good of you to see to it all.