self-reproaching

Updated: May 4, 2025

They stood looking on, awed and self-reproaching. Such scenes have doubtless happened in sick-rooms before now. When the fit was over, a hasty step came up the stair, and Mr Wentworth entered the room. He explained in a whisper that he had not been at home when the messenger came, but had followed whenever he heard of the message.

Mrs. (Margaret) Oliphant - The Rector