" Lily was listening; Mrs. Ramsay was listening; they were all listening. But already bored, Lily felt that something was lacking; Mr. Bankes felt that something was lacking. Pulling her shawl round her Mrs. Ramsay felt that something was lacking. All of them bending themselves to listen thought, " Pray heaven that the inside of my mind may not be exposed," for each thought, " The others are feeling this. They are outraged and indignant with the government about the fishermen. Whereas, I feel nothing at all. "