Change, on Monica's lips, always seemed to mean a release from his society.

But he swallowed his dissatisfaction, and finally consented to the arrangement.
Virginia came to dinner, and stayed until nightfall.

Thanks to her sister's kindness, she was better clad than in former days, but her face signified no improvement of health.

The enthusiasm with which Rhoda Nunn had inspired her appeared only in fitful affectations of interest when Monica pressed her concerning the projected undertaking down in Somerset.

In general she had a dreamy, reticent look, and became uncomfortable when any one gazed at her inquiringly.