When she had shut the door after Mrs. Frankland one swift thought and bitter came into her mind.
Mrs. Frankland, I wanted to speak to you about Miss Callender.
Captain Frankland thought the same, and making sail we stood towards her.
Mrs. Frankland's mind was too clever to be bungling, and too emotional and imaginative to be critical.
"I have no desire to speak to you, or to use you unkindly," said Mr. Frankland, imperfectly hearing what she said.
