She covered her face with her hands, and broke out into a passionate fit of crying.
Doctor Frank led her gently to a seat, and stood leaning against the chimney, looking into the dying fire, and not speaking.

The hysterics would pass, he knew, if she were let alone; and when the sobbing grew less violent, he spoke.
"You sit alone too much," he said quietly; "it is not good for you.

You must give it up, or you will break down altogether." "Forgive me," said Agnes, trying to choke back the sobs.

"I am weak and miserable, and cannot help it.

I did not mean to cry now." "You are alone too much," repeated the Doctor; "it won't do.