Yet, in consideration of Miss Hepzibah's recluse way of life, a letter had actually been written and despatched, conveying information of Phoebe's projected visit.
Her autobiography We Live in Seclusion published in 1988 and a film made about her drew international attention to the plight of the Roma in the past and present.
To me, though, for a considerable period of time, I have lived chiefly in retirement, and know less of such things than most men, —even to me, the harbingers of a better era are unmistakable.
Up till springtime my tutor and myself led a regular and secluded life. All the mornings we were at work shut up in the gallery, and came back here after dinner as if to the theatre.
He also explained that the utmost known of Mr. Campbell there was, that he (Herbert) had Mr. Campbell consigned to him, and felt a strong personal interest in his being well cared for, and living a secluded life.