She bit her lip.
"Very well; if you have no fears whatever, you need not abandon the idea of Besworth." "I abandon nothing," said Arabella.

"If I have to make a choice, I take that which is least objectionable.

I am chagrined, most, at the idea that Wilfrid has been treacherous." "Practical," Cornelia suggested.

"You are not speaking of one of our sex." Questions were then put to Adela, whether Mr.Pole had spoken in the manner of one who was prompted: whether he hesitated as he spoke: whether, in short, Wilfrid was seen behind his tongue.

Adela resolved that Wilfrid should have one protectress.
"You are entirely mistaken in ascribing treachery to him," she said.