Mrs.Linley advanced to the place in which Sydney stood.

There was something divine in her beauty as she looked at the shrinking girl, and held out her hand.
Sydney fell on her knees.

In silence she lifted that generous hand to her lips.

In silence, Mrs.Linley raised her--took the writing which testified to her character from the table--and presented it.

Linley looked at his wife, looked at the governess.