But I could not urge the thing just now without giving a special reason; and what is most of all to be dreaded is the raising of any suspicion in Sir Christopher's mind of what has happened in the past, or of your present feelings.

You think so too, don't you, Tina ?' Mr.Gilfil paused again, but Caterina said nothing.

She was looking away from him, out of the window, and her eyes were filling with tears.

He rose, and, advancing a little towards her, held out his hand and said, -- 'Forgive me, Caterina, for intruding on your feelings in this way.

I was so afraid you might not be aware how Miss Assher watched you.
Remember, I entreat you, that the peace of the whole family depends on your power of governing yourself.