Such a crime, were it even to remain wholly ignored, separated him forever from all he had ever respected, all he had ever held sacred and inviolate; there was nothing left for him either upon earth or in heaven; there was no longer any faith, probity, honor, friend, or God! The whole moral world vanished for him in that single instant.
He accepted her farewell, and made no reply.

The white form moved away and soon disappeared in the darkness.
The evening was spent in the home circle as usual.

Julia, pale, moody, and haughty, worked silently at her tapestry.

Lucan observed that on taking leave of her mother she was kissing her with unusual effusion.
He soon retired also.

Assailed by the most formidable apprehensions, he did not undress.