He rose unceremoniously from his chair and walked to the window, as he generally did when in any great doubt.

He realised at once and very vividly the awful position in which the poor lady was placed.
"Pray do not think I am very bad," said she, almost sobbing with fear and emotion.

"Of course it must seem dreadful to you that I should wish him to escape!" The vicar came slowly back and stood beside her leaning against the chimney-piece.

It did not take him long to make up his mind.

Kind-hearted people are generally impulsive.
"I do not, my dear lady.