As Lady Roos turned to her husband, she saw, from the stern and

inflexible look he had assumed, that any appeal made to him would be
unavailing, and she attempted none
As Lady Roos turned to her husband, she saw, from the stern and
inflexible look he had assumed, that any appeal made to him would be
unavailing, and she attempted none. A moment elapsed before she could
utter a word, and then it was only a murmur to heaven for guidance and
support.