We went our several ways, " said Lady Dedlock, "and had little in common even before we agreed to differ. It is to be regretted, I suppose, but it could not be helped.

Charles Dickens
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Lady Dedlock, in this quote, is saying that before they had more in common than just their mutual dislike of each other, they could not work things out. Because of this, she does feel bad but this could not be helped.

Source: Bleak House

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