Missus Archer's Sense of an Accelerated Trend

Everybody knew that the countess olenska was no longer in the good graces of her family. The talk took refuge in less ominous topics, but everything they touched on seemed to confirm missus archer's sense of an accelerated trend. In spite of his power and her popularity, not all the leagued strength of the dallas connection would save poor regina if there were any truth in the reports of her husband's lawful speculations. Archer reflected that new york managed its transitions by conspiring to ignore them till they were well over - then imagining it had taken place in a preceding age.