And justice apparently means cutting up the property of the rich, and giving it to the poor.

Is it my fault if the Vavasours neglected their cottages?
I just mentioned emigration, and he foamed! I am sure he would give away the Colonies for a pinch of soap, and abolish the Army and Navy to-morrow." Diana's face glowed with indignation--with wounded feeling besides.

Mrs.
Colwood endeavored to soothe her, but she remained grave and rather silent for some time.

The flow of Christmas feeling and romantic pleasure had been arrested, and the memory of a harsh personality haunted the day.

In the afternoon, however, in the unpacking of various pretty knick-knacks, and in the putting away of books and papers, Diana recovered herself.