She had been expecting him at any hour throughout the day, and in just this condition of mind.
"Marcella must explain for herself," she said, after a moment's thought.
"I have no right whatever to speak for her.

Besides, frankly, I do not understand her, and when I argue with her she only makes me realise that I have no part or lot in her--that I never had.

It is just enough.

She was brought up away from me.

And I have no natural hold.