Chapter XI

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading And so Sophy succeeded in the first step of her enterprise, and was promoted to the honourable position of servant to Father Eustace, _vice_ old Peggy resigned; and, although she was a long way from the goal yet, she felt very sanguine of success now, and looked upon the easy way in which this first part of her scheme had been effected as a sure omen of her future success.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading And so Sophy succeeded in the first step of her enterprise, and was promoted to the honourable position of servant to Father Eustace, _vice_ old Peggy resigned; and, although she was a long way from the goal yet, she felt very sanguine of success now, and looked upon the easy way in which this first part of her scheme had been effected as a sure omen of her future success.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading And so Sophy succeeded in the first step of her enterprise, and was promoted to the honourable position of servant to Father Eustace, _vice_ old Peggy resigned; and, although she was a long way from the goal yet, she felt very sanguine of success now, and looked upon the easy way in which this first part of her scheme had been effected as a sure omen of her future success.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading And so Sophy succeeded in the first step of her enterprise, and was promoted to the honourable position of servant to Father Eustace, _vice_ old Peggy resigned; and, although she was a long way from the goal yet, she felt very sanguine of success now, and looked upon the easy way in which this first part of her scheme had been effected as a sure omen of her future success.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The priest lived in a comfortable little house at the extreme end of the village nearest to Harmer Place, and which belonged to the estate, having indeed been built by the grandfather of Miss Harmer specially as a residence for the family confessor.

being joined in close association

From this reading There was a coach-house and stable attached, over which was a room where the groom slept.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading It stood back a little from the road, and had a small garden in front.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading And so Sophy succeeded in the first step of her enterprise, and was promoted to the honourable position of servant to Father Eustace, _vice_ old Peggy resigned; and, although she was a long way from the goal yet, she felt very sanguine of success now, and looked upon the easy way in which this first part of her scheme had been effected as a sure omen of her future success.

past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading The priest lived in a comfortable little house at the extreme end of the village nearest to Harmer Place, and which belonged to the estate, having indeed been built by the grandfather of Miss Harmer specially as a residence for the family confessor.

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading The priest lived in a comfortable little house at the extreme end of the village nearest to Harmer Place, and which belonged to the estate, having indeed been built by the grandfather of Miss Harmer specially as a residence for the family confessor.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The priest lived in a comfortable little house at the extreme end of the village nearest to Harmer Place, and which belonged to the estate, having indeed been built by the grandfather of Miss Harmer specially as a residence for the family confessor.

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From this reading There was a coach-house and stable attached, over which was a room where the groom slept.

providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)

From this reading The priest lived in a comfortable little house at the extreme end of the village nearest to Harmer Place, and which belonged to the estate, having indeed been built by the grandfather of Miss Harmer specially as a residence for the family confessor.

a priest who hears confession and gives absolution

From this reading The priest lived in a comfortable little house at the extreme end of the village nearest to Harmer Place, and which belonged to the estate, having indeed been built by the grandfather of Miss Harmer specially as a residence for the family confessor.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading And so Sophy succeeded in the first step of her enterprise, and was promoted to the honourable position of servant to Father Eustace, _vice_ old Peggy resigned; and, although she was a long way from the goal yet, she felt very sanguine of success now, and looked upon the easy way in which this first part of her scheme had been effected as a sure omen of her future success.

settled securely and unconditionally

From this reading And so Sophy succeeded in the first step of her enterprise, and was promoted to the honourable position of servant to Father Eustace, _vice_ old Peggy resigned; and, although she was a long way from the goal yet, she felt very sanguine of success now, and looked upon the easy way in which this first part of her scheme had been effected as a sure omen of her future success.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading The priest lived in a comfortable little house at the extreme end of the village nearest to Harmer Place, and which belonged to the estate, having indeed been built by the grandfather of Miss Harmer specially as a residence for the family confessor.

a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading And so Sophy succeeded in the first step of her enterprise, and was promoted to the honourable position of servant to Father Eustace, _vice_ old Peggy resigned; and, although she was a long way from the goal yet, she felt very sanguine of success now, and looked upon the easy way in which this first part of her scheme had been effected as a sure omen of her future success.

everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities

From this reading The priest lived in a comfortable little house at the extreme end of the village nearest to Harmer Place, and which belonged to the estate, having indeed been built by the grandfather of Miss Harmer specially as a residence for the family confessor.

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From this reading And so Sophy succeeded in the first step of her enterprise, and was promoted to the honourable position of servant to Father Eustace, _vice_ old Peggy resigned; and, although she was a long way from the goal yet, she felt very sanguine of success now, and looked upon the easy way in which this first part of her scheme had been effected as a sure omen of her future success.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading The priest lived in a comfortable little house at the extreme end of the village nearest to Harmer Place, and which belonged to the estate, having indeed been built by the grandfather of Miss Harmer specially as a residence for the family confessor.

a social unit living together

From this reading The priest lived in a comfortable little house at the extreme end of the village nearest to Harmer Place, and which belonged to the estate, having indeed been built by the grandfather of Miss Harmer specially as a residence for the family confessor.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading And so Sophy succeeded in the first step of her enterprise, and was promoted to the honourable position of servant to Father Eustace, _vice_ old Peggy resigned; and, although she was a long way from the goal yet, she felt very sanguine of success now, and looked upon the easy way in which this first part of her scheme had been effected as a sure omen of her future success.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading And so Sophy succeeded in the first step of her enterprise, and was promoted to the honourable position of servant to Father Eustace, _vice_ old Peggy resigned; and, although she was a long way from the goal yet, she felt very sanguine of success now, and looked upon the easy way in which this first part of her scheme had been effected as a sure omen of her future success.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading And so Sophy succeeded in the first step of her enterprise, and was promoted to the honourable position of servant to Father Eustace, _vice_ old Peggy resigned; and, although she was a long way from the goal yet, she felt very sanguine of success now, and looked upon the easy way in which this first part of her scheme had been effected as a sure omen of her future success.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The priest lived in a comfortable little house at the extreme end of the village nearest to Harmer Place, and which belonged to the estate, having indeed been built by the grandfather of Miss Harmer specially as a residence for the family confessor.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading And so Sophy succeeded in the first step of her enterprise, and was promoted to the honourable position of servant to Father Eustace, _vice_ old Peggy resigned; and, although she was a long way from the goal yet, she felt very sanguine of success now, and looked upon the easy way in which this first part of her scheme had been effected as a sure omen of her future success.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading It stood back a little from the road, and had a small garden in front.

yet to be or coming

From this reading And so Sophy succeeded in the first step of her enterprise, and was promoted to the honourable position of servant to Father Eustace, _vice_ old Peggy resigned; and, although she was a long way from the goal yet, she felt very sanguine of success now, and looked upon the easy way in which this first part of her scheme had been effected as a sure omen of her future success.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading It stood back a little from the road, and had a small garden in front.

the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve it

From this reading And so Sophy succeeded in the first step of her enterprise, and was promoted to the honourable position of servant to Father Eustace, _vice_ old Peggy resigned; and, although she was a long way from the goal yet, she felt very sanguine of success now, and looked upon the easy way in which this first part of her scheme had been effected as a sure omen of her future success.

the father of your father or mother

From this reading The priest lived in a comfortable little house at the extreme end of the village nearest to Harmer Place, and which belonged to the estate, having indeed been built by the grandfather of Miss Harmer specially as a residence for the family confessor.

educate for a future role or function

From this reading There was a coach-house and stable attached, over which was a room where the groom slept.

a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading OFF GUARD.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading And so Sophy succeeded in the first step of her enterprise, and was promoted to the honourable position of servant to Father Eustace, _vice_ old Peggy resigned; and, although she was a long way from the goal yet, she felt very sanguine of success now, and looked upon the easy way in which this first part of her scheme had been effected as a sure omen of her future success.

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From this reading The priest lived in a comfortable little house at the extreme end of the village nearest to Harmer Place, and which belonged to the estate, having indeed been built by the grandfather of Miss Harmer specially as a residence for the family confessor.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading The priest lived in a comfortable little house at the extreme end of the village nearest to Harmer Place, and which belonged to the estate, having indeed been built by the grandfather of Miss Harmer specially as a residence for the family confessor.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading And so Sophy succeeded in the first step of her enterprise, and was promoted to the honourable position of servant to Father Eustace, _vice_ old Peggy resigned; and, although she was a long way from the goal yet, she felt very sanguine of success now, and looked upon the easy way in which this first part of her scheme had been effected as a sure omen of her future success.

worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect

From this reading And so Sophy succeeded in the first step of her enterprise, and was promoted to the honourable position of servant to Father Eustace, _vice_ old Peggy resigned; and, although she was a long way from the goal yet, she felt very sanguine of success now, and looked upon the easy way in which this first part of her scheme had been effected as a sure omen of her future success.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading The priest lived in a comfortable little house at the extreme end of the village nearest to Harmer Place, and which belonged to the estate, having indeed been built by the grandfather of Miss Harmer specially as a residence for the family confessor.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading And so Sophy succeeded in the first step of her enterprise, and was promoted to the honourable position of servant to Father Eustace, _vice_ old Peggy resigned; and, although she was a long way from the goal yet, she felt very sanguine of success now, and looked upon the easy way in which this first part of her scheme had been effected as a sure omen of her future success.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading The priest lived in a comfortable little house at the extreme end of the village nearest to Harmer Place, and which belonged to the estate, having indeed been built by the grandfather of Miss Harmer specially as a residence for the family confessor.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It stood back a little from the road, and had a small garden in front.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The priest lived in a comfortable little house at the extreme end of the village nearest to Harmer Place, and which belonged to the estate, having indeed been built by the grandfather of Miss Harmer specially as a residence for the family confessor.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading The priest lived in a comfortable little house at the extreme end of the village nearest to Harmer Place, and which belonged to the estate, having indeed been built by the grandfather of Miss Harmer specially as a residence for the family confessor.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading And so Sophy succeeded in the first step of her enterprise, and was promoted to the honourable position of servant to Father Eustace, _vice_ old Peggy resigned; and, although she was a long way from the goal yet, she felt very sanguine of success now, and looked upon the easy way in which this first part of her scheme had been effected as a sure omen of her future success.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading And so Sophy succeeded in the first step of her enterprise, and was promoted to the honourable position of servant to Father Eustace, _vice_ old Peggy resigned; and, although she was a long way from the goal yet, she felt very sanguine of success now, and looked upon the easy way in which this first part of her scheme had been effected as a sure omen of her future success.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading The priest lived in a comfortable little house at the extreme end of the village nearest to Harmer Place, and which belonged to the estate, having indeed been built by the grandfather of Miss Harmer specially as a residence for the family confessor.

(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance

From this reading The priest lived in a comfortable little house at the extreme end of the village nearest to Harmer Place, and which belonged to the estate, having indeed been built by the grandfather of Miss Harmer specially as a residence for the family confessor.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading And so Sophy succeeded in the first step of her enterprise, and was promoted to the honourable position of servant to Father Eustace, _vice_ old Peggy resigned; and, although she was a long way from the goal yet, she felt very sanguine of success now, and looked upon the easy way in which this first part of her scheme had been effected as a sure omen of her future success.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading And so Sophy succeeded in the first step of her enterprise, and was promoted to the honourable position of servant to Father Eustace, _vice_ old Peggy resigned; and, although she was a long way from the goal yet, she felt very sanguine of success now, and looked upon the easy way in which this first part of her scheme had been effected as a sure omen of her future success.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading OFF GUARD.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading And so Sophy succeeded in the first step of her enterprise, and was promoted to the honourable position of servant to Father Eustace, _vice_ old Peggy resigned; and, although she was a long way from the goal yet, she felt very sanguine of success now, and looked upon the easy way in which this first part of her scheme had been effected as a sure omen of her future success.

a sign of something about to happen

From this reading And so Sophy succeeded in the first step of her enterprise, and was promoted to the honourable position of servant to Father Eustace, _vice_ old Peggy resigned; and, although she was a long way from the goal yet, she felt very sanguine of success now, and looked upon the easy way in which this first part of her scheme had been effected as a sure omen of her future success.

above and across; more than

From this reading There was a coach-house and stable attached, over which was a room where the groom slept.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading And so Sophy succeeded in the first step of her enterprise, and was promoted to the honourable position of servant to Father Eustace, _vice_ old Peggy resigned; and, although she was a long way from the goal yet, she felt very sanguine of success now, and looked upon the easy way in which this first part of her scheme had been effected as a sure omen of her future success.

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From this reading And so Sophy succeeded in the first step of her enterprise, and was promoted to the honourable position of servant to Father Eustace, _vice_ old Peggy resigned; and, although she was a long way from the goal yet, she felt very sanguine of success now, and looked upon the easy way in which this first part of her scheme had been effected as a sure omen of her future success.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The priest lived in a comfortable little house at the extreme end of the village nearest to Harmer Place, and which belonged to the estate, having indeed been built by the grandfather of Miss Harmer specially as a residence for the family confessor.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading And so Sophy succeeded in the first step of her enterprise, and was promoted to the honourable position of servant to Father Eustace, _vice_ old Peggy resigned; and, although she was a long way from the goal yet, she felt very sanguine of success now, and looked upon the easy way in which this first part of her scheme had been effected as a sure omen of her future success.

a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders

From this reading The priest lived in a comfortable little house at the extreme end of the village nearest to Harmer Place, and which belonged to the estate, having indeed been built by the grandfather of Miss Harmer specially as a residence for the family confessor.

past form of “promote” — contribute to the progress or growth of

From this reading And so Sophy succeeded in the first step of her enterprise, and was promoted to the honourable position of servant to Father Eustace, _vice_ old Peggy resigned; and, although she was a long way from the goal yet, she felt very sanguine of success now, and looked upon the easy way in which this first part of her scheme had been effected as a sure omen of her future success.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading The priest lived in a comfortable little house at the extreme end of the village nearest to Harmer Place, and which belonged to the estate, having indeed been built by the grandfather of Miss Harmer specially as a residence for the family confessor.

past form of “resign” — leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily

From this reading And so Sophy succeeded in the first step of her enterprise, and was promoted to the honourable position of servant to Father Eustace, _vice_ old Peggy resigned; and, although she was a long way from the goal yet, she felt very sanguine of success now, and looked upon the easy way in which this first part of her scheme had been effected as a sure omen of her future success.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading It stood back a little from the road, and had a small garden in front.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading There was a coach-house and stable attached, over which was a room where the groom slept.

confidently optimistic and cheerful

From this reading And so Sophy succeeded in the first step of her enterprise, and was promoted to the honourable position of servant to Father Eustace, _vice_ old Peggy resigned; and, although she was a long way from the goal yet, she felt very sanguine of success now, and looked upon the easy way in which this first part of her scheme had been effected as a sure omen of her future success.

an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading And so Sophy succeeded in the first step of her enterprise, and was promoted to the honourable position of servant to Father Eustace, _vice_ old Peggy resigned; and, although she was a long way from the goal yet, she felt very sanguine of success now, and looked upon the easy way in which this first part of her scheme had been effected as a sure omen of her future success.

a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading And so Sophy succeeded in the first step of her enterprise, and was promoted to the honourable position of servant to Father Eustace, _vice_ old Peggy resigned; and, although she was a long way from the goal yet, she felt very sanguine of success now, and looked upon the easy way in which this first part of her scheme had been effected as a sure omen of her future success.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading And so Sophy succeeded in the first step of her enterprise, and was promoted to the honourable position of servant to Father Eustace, _vice_ old Peggy resigned; and, although she was a long way from the goal yet, she felt very sanguine of success now, and looked upon the easy way in which this first part of her scheme had been effected as a sure omen of her future success.

inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep

From this reading There was a coach-house and stable attached, over which was a room where the groom slept.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading It stood back a little from the road, and had a small garden in front.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading And so Sophy succeeded in the first step of her enterprise, and was promoted to the honourable position of servant to Father Eustace, _vice_ old Peggy resigned; and, although she was a long way from the goal yet, she felt very sanguine of success now, and looked upon the easy way in which this first part of her scheme had been effected as a sure omen of her future success.

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From this reading And so Sophy succeeded in the first step of her enterprise, and was promoted to the honourable position of servant to Father Eustace, _vice_ old Peggy resigned; and, although she was a long way from the goal yet, she felt very sanguine of success now, and looked upon the easy way in which this first part of her scheme had been effected as a sure omen of her future success.

in a special manner

From this reading The priest lived in a comfortable little house at the extreme end of the village nearest to Harmer Place, and which belonged to the estate, having indeed been built by the grandfather of Miss Harmer specially as a residence for the family confessor.

resistant to change of position or condition

From this reading There was a coach-house and stable attached, over which was a room where the groom slept.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading And so Sophy succeeded in the first step of her enterprise, and was promoted to the honourable position of servant to Father Eustace, _vice_ old Peggy resigned; and, although she was a long way from the goal yet, she felt very sanguine of success now, and looked upon the easy way in which this first part of her scheme had been effected as a sure omen of her future success.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading It stood back a little from the road, and had a small garden in front.

past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading And so Sophy succeeded in the first step of her enterprise, and was promoted to the honourable position of servant to Father Eustace, _vice_ old Peggy resigned; and, although she was a long way from the goal yet, she felt very sanguine of success now, and looked upon the easy way in which this first part of her scheme had been effected as a sure omen of her future success.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading And so Sophy succeeded in the first step of her enterprise, and was promoted to the honourable position of servant to Father Eustace, _vice_ old Peggy resigned; and, although she was a long way from the goal yet, she felt very sanguine of success now, and looked upon the easy way in which this first part of her scheme had been effected as a sure omen of her future success.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading And so Sophy succeeded in the first step of her enterprise, and was promoted to the honourable position of servant to Father Eustace, _vice_ old Peggy resigned; and, although she was a long way from the goal yet, she felt very sanguine of success now, and looked upon the easy way in which this first part of her scheme had been effected as a sure omen of her future success.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading And so Sophy succeeded in the first step of her enterprise, and was promoted to the honourable position of servant to Father Eustace, _vice_ old Peggy resigned; and, although she was a long way from the goal yet, she felt very sanguine of success now, and looked upon the easy way in which this first part of her scheme had been effected as a sure omen of her future success.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was a coach-house and stable attached, over which was a room where the groom slept.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading And so Sophy succeeded in the first step of her enterprise, and was promoted to the honourable position of servant to Father Eustace, _vice_ old Peggy resigned; and, although she was a long way from the goal yet, she felt very sanguine of success now, and looked upon the easy way in which this first part of her scheme had been effected as a sure omen of her future success.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading And so Sophy succeeded in the first step of her enterprise, and was promoted to the honourable position of servant to Father Eustace, _vice_ old Peggy resigned; and, although she was a long way from the goal yet, she felt very sanguine of success now, and looked upon the easy way in which this first part of her scheme had been effected as a sure omen of her future success.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading And so Sophy succeeded in the first step of her enterprise, and was promoted to the honourable position of servant to Father Eustace, _vice_ old Peggy resigned; and, although she was a long way from the goal yet, she felt very sanguine of success now, and looked upon the easy way in which this first part of her scheme had been effected as a sure omen of her future success.

precisely as stated

From this reading And so Sophy succeeded in the first step of her enterprise, and was promoted to the honourable position of servant to Father Eustace, _vice_ old Peggy resigned; and, although she was a long way from the goal yet, she felt very sanguine of success now, and looked upon the easy way in which this first part of her scheme had been effected as a sure omen of her future success.

moral weakness

From this reading And so Sophy succeeded in the first step of her enterprise, and was promoted to the honourable position of servant to Father Eustace, _vice_ old Peggy resigned; and, although she was a long way from the goal yet, she felt very sanguine of success now, and looked upon the easy way in which this first part of her scheme had been effected as a sure omen of her future success.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading The priest lived in a comfortable little house at the extreme end of the village nearest to Harmer Place, and which belonged to the estate, having indeed been built by the grandfather of Miss Harmer specially as a residence for the family confessor.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading And so Sophy succeeded in the first step of her enterprise, and was promoted to the honourable position of servant to Father Eustace, _vice_ old Peggy resigned; and, although she was a long way from the goal yet, she felt very sanguine of success now, and looked upon the easy way in which this first part of her scheme had been effected as a sure omen of her future success.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading And so Sophy succeeded in the first step of her enterprise, and was promoted to the honourable position of servant to Father Eustace, _vice_ old Peggy resigned; and, although she was a long way from the goal yet, she felt very sanguine of success now, and looked upon the easy way in which this first part of her scheme had been effected as a sure omen of her future success.

in or at the place that

From this reading There was a coach-house and stable attached, over which was a room where the groom slept.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading And so Sophy succeeded in the first step of her enterprise, and was promoted to the honourable position of servant to Father Eustace, _vice_ old Peggy resigned; and, although she was a long way from the goal yet, she felt very sanguine of success now, and looked upon the easy way in which this first part of her scheme had been effected as a sure omen of her future success.

but in spite of that

From this reading And so Sophy succeeded in the first step of her enterprise, and was promoted to the honourable position of servant to Father Eustace, _vice_ old Peggy resigned; and, although she was a long way from the goal yet, she felt very sanguine of success now, and looked upon the easy way in which this first part of her scheme had been effected as a sure omen of her future success.