Lady Rosamond was always ready to encourage him by her hopeful remarks and winning smile.

She had formed an attachment to the lovely Mabel Crofton, who indeed repaid her in a fond return.
Nothing gave Gerald Bereford more anxiety than the pale face of his wife.

In his feeble health he strove to draw her ladyship's attention towards the social circle with a view to raise her occasional drooping spirits.
In the young English maiden Lady Rosamond found much company.

They conversed much and enjoyed the sights together with united regard and interest.
In answer to a lengthy letter received shortly afterwards from Mary Douglas, the following was penned by Lady Rosamond: Rome, April 15th, 1831.
_My Darling Mary_: Truly did you respond to my wishes.

How can I ever repay so much devotion?
You have indeed granted my requests in mentioning all my friends, and giving all the matter which interests Gerald so much.
He is indeed truly grateful and is going to write you by next mail.
His health has not been improving so rapidly of late, yet we have every hope of his recovery.