But he had a dim appreciation of, and a sneaking admiration for, the aristocrat's point of view, and, being a practical man, evaded a discussion on the ethics of the situation.
The situation was rendered more extraordinary because the Liberal candidate made no appearance in the constituency.

Paul inquired anxiously.

No one had seen him.

After lunch he drove alone to his father's house.

The parlour-maid showed him into the hideously furnished and daub-hung dining-room.