The relationship cooled in 1874 amid Godwin's preoccupation with his architectural practice and financial difficulties. However, even after their 1875 separation, Godwin continued to design Terry's costumes when she returned to the stage. In 1874 Terry played in a number of roles in Charles Reade's works: Philippa Chester in "The Wandering Heir"; Susan Merton in "It's Never Too Late to Mend"; and Helen Rolleston in "Our Seamen". That same year she performed at the Crystal Palace with Charles Wyndham as Volante in "The Honeymoon" by John Tobin and as Kate Hardcastle in "She Stoops to Conquer" by Oliver Goldsmith.