"No," said she; "no. Do not speak of that. A woman does not do what I have done in that affair without great suffering. I have to think of it daily; but do not make me speak of it."
"But this other subject, this visit to Matching; surely I may speak of that?" There was something now in his voice so bright, that she felt the influence of it, and answered him cheerfully, "I don't see what you can have to say about it."
"But I have a great deal. I am so glad you are going. Mind you cement a close intimacy with Mr. Palliser."
"With Mr. Palliser?"

"No. A woman does not do what I have done without great suffering. I have to think of it daily; but do not make me speak of it."
"But this visit to Matching; surely I may speak of that?" There was something now in his voice so bright that she answered him cheerfully.
"I don't see what you can have to say about it."
"But I have a great deal. I am glad you are going. Mind you make friends with Mr. Palliser."
"Why?"
