She might be subjected to all kinds of insult.

You know what these people are.

A 'real lady,' who is at the same time the wife of a convict, is a thing they can hardly understand.

I am sure both you and I secretly flatter ourselves that we have shown an unusual amount of good sense and generosity in understanding her position as we do." "I daresay we do," said the vicar with a smile.

He was too honest to deny it.