She is not now, and never will be again, the woman she was once; her manner is altered, and she looks older by many a year than she really is.

But her health causes us no anxiety now; her spirits are calm and equal, and I have good hope that many quiet years of service in her house are left for me still.

I myself have married during the long interval of time which I am now passing over in a few words.

This change in my life is, perhaps, not worth mentioning, but I am reminded of my two little children when I speak of my mistress in her present position.
I really think they make the great happiness, and interest, and amusement of her life, and prevent her from feeling lonely and dried up at heart.

It is a pleasant reflection to me to remember this, and perhaps it may be the same to you, for which reason only I speak of it.
As for the other persons connected with the troubles at Darrock Hall, I may mention the vile woman Josephine first, so as to have the sooner done with her.