ABSTRACT
The grief of Matilda, on this first separation from all her heart held dear, was violent beyond even what the cause might be supposed to demand. The parting words of Mrs. Melbourne respecting Sowerby, the wish implied in them, so different from the former expressions of avowed dislike, in which that lady had frequently indulged, affected her painfully. She feared some mystery was concealed beneath them; yet, finding it vain to attempt to fathom it, relapsed into a dejection from which she was only roused by the receipt of a letter, informing / her of Mr. Melbourne’s health and safe arrival.
