"You mean I should ought to go away?"
"Certainly."
"But I haven't been away for twenty year."
"That's just it. You've let yourself get into a groove. You want a thorough change of air, scene and society. I recommend that you go away to some cheerful gay watering-place, where there's plenty going on and you'll meet new people."
"But what'll become of Ansdore?"
"Surely it can get on without you for a few weeks?"
"I can't go till the lambing's finished."
"When will that be?"
"Not till after Easter."
"Well, Easter is a very good time to go away. Do take my advice about this, Miss Godden. You'll never be really well and happy if you keep in a groove ..."