When he put the parcel down, it appeared to frighten him.

"My lady's love, Miss; and I was to say that you would find a letter inside." Having given that message, the fresh-coloured young footman surprised me by looking as if he would have liked to run away.
I detained him to make a few kind inquiries.

Could I see my aunt, if I called in Montagu Square?
No; she had gone out for a drive.

Miss Rachel had gone with her, and Mr.Ablewhite had taken a seat in the carriage, too.

Knowing how sadly dear Mr.Godfrey's charitable work was in arrear, I thought it odd that he should be going out driving, like an idle man.
I stopped Samuel at the door, and made a few more kind inquiries.