All his fears, after all, were not groundless.
Monica's undomestic life, and perhaps the association with those Chelsea people, had left results upon her mind.

By way of mild discipline, he first of all suggested a closer attention to the affairs of the house.

Would it not be well if she spent an hour a day in sewing or fancy work?
Monica so far obeyed as to provide herself with some plain needlework, but Widdowson, watching with keen eye, soon remarked that her use of the needle was only a feint.

He lay awake o' nights, pondering darkly.
On the present evening he was more decidedly out of temper than ever hitherto.

He satisfied his hunger hurriedly and in silence.