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`` Nearly all of which , touching the pleasant people we meet at Mrs. Talbot 's , is assumed , '' replied Irene , not at all moved by her husband 's earnestness . `` You may learn to your sorrow , when the knowledge comes too late , '' he responded , `` that even more than I have assumed is true . '' `` I am not in fear of the sorrow , '' was answered lightly . As Irene , against all argument , persuasion and remonstrance on the part of her husband , persisted in her determination to go to Mrs. Talbot 's , he engaged a carriage to take her there and to call for her at eleven o'clock . `` Come away alone , '' he said , with impressive earnestness , as he parted from her . `` Do n't let any courteous offer induce you to accept an attendant when you return home . '' _ MRS. EMERSON _ did not feel altogether comfortable in mind as she rode away from her door alone .