So she tried, somewhat half-heartedly, to give her notice to Madame Heger: If it had depended on her I should certainly have soon been at liberty but Monsieur Heger – having heard of what was in agitation – sent for me the day after – and pronounced with vehemence his decision that I should not leave –45 Charlotte could not overlook so decided an intervention: at the very least it was proof that Monsieur Heger still held her in high regard and that was more important to her at this juncture than her personal pride or inclination.