There's not much that Rodman can't see to.' 'You are inclined to think of it ?' Adela's tone to her husband was not one of tenderness, but of studious regard and deference.

She very seldom turned her eyes to his, but there was humility in her bent look.

If ever he and she began to speak at the same time, she checked herself instantly, and Mutimer had no thought of giving her precedence.

This behaviour in his wife struck him as altogether becoming.
'I almost think I am,' he replied.

'I've a notion I could give them an idea or two at Westminster.