Moreover, she would, to some extent, feel her separation from the man.
"I really don't know what I ought to do," she answered.

"I might be a restraint upon you--you can't want me always at hand; and I could spend a month or two with Dorothy.

She has several times told me to come." "You would be better with us," Mrs.Lansing rejoined with firmness; and Sylvia suspected her of a wish to prevent her enjoying Bland's society.
"I'll think it over," she said.
After they had discussed the projected journey, Mrs.Lansing withdrew on some domestic errand, and Herbert turned to Sylvia.
"I needn't point out that you'll be no trouble to us, but perhaps I'd better mention that I had a letter from George this post.

As there's very little to be done until the spring, he thinks of coming over.

I don't know how far that may affect your decision." Sylvia was a little startled, but she reflected rapidly.