He did not contradict me; perhaps he had fallen into a doze. There followed another long pause, during which I perceived a drop or two trickle from Catherine's cheek to the flags. Is she sorry for her shameful conduct?-I asked myself. That will be a novelty: but she may come to the point-as she will-I sha'n't help her! No, she felt small trouble regarding any subject, save her own concerns.

He did not contradict me; perhaps he had fallen into a doze. There followed another long pause, during which I perceived tears trickle down Catherine's cheek.
