Hubert, who did make narrow observance of her face, was struck with the cold dignity of her smile.

In speaking to him she was much less friendly than at the Boscobels'.

He thought he understood, and was in a measure right.

A casual meeting in the world was one thing; a visit which might be supposed half intended to herself called for another demeanour.

He addressed a few remarks to her, then pursued his conversation with Mrs.Westlake.Adela had time to consider his way of speaking; it was entirely natural, that of a polished man who has the habit of society, and takes pleasure in it.