significant of the

Godwin’s character that she understood—or at all events recognised—the power Sidwell would possess over him. He did not care for enlightenment in a woman; he was sensual—though in a subtle way; the aristoc ratic vein in his temper made him subject to strong impressions from trivialities of personal demeanour, Yet all was mere conjecture. She had not dared to utter Peak’s name, lest in doing so she should betray herself.

 

Constantly planning to make further discoveries, she as constantly tried to dismiss all thought of the matter—to learn indi e   fference. Already she had debased herself, and her nature must be contemptible indeed if anything could lure her forward on such a path.None the less, she was assiduous in maintaining friendly relations with the