I caught a glimpse of her in her black robes at a distance, though she doesn't show to visitors."
"She was not staying at the rectory?" said Deronda.
"No; but I was taken to Offendene to see the old house, and as a consequence I saw the duchess' family. 
I caught a glimpse of her in her black robes at a distance when I was taken to Offendene to see the old house. 