But Mr. Gardiner, though he assured her again of his earnest endeavours in the cause, could not avoid recommending moderation to her, as well in her hopes as her fear; and after talking with her in this manner till dinner was on the table, they all left her to vent all her feelings on the housekeeper, who attended in the absence of her daughters.
Gardiner l’assura de nouveau de son vif désir de l’aider et lui recommanda la modération dans ses espoirs aussi bien que dans ses craintes. La conversation continua ainsi jusqu’a l’annonce du dîner.