Still he knew his English earth, and the counties and soil for particular wild-flowers, grasses, mosses; and he could instruct her and inspire a receptive pupil on the theme of birds, beasts, fishes, insects, in England and other lands.
He remained discoursing without much weariness till four of the afternoon.

Then he had his reward.

The chariot was at the door, and the mounted figure of Joshua Abnett, on which he cast not a look or a thought.

Aminta was alone.

She embraced Selina Collett warmly, and said, in friendly tones, 'Ah! my lord, you are in advance of me.' She had dropped Mrs.Pagnell and Mr.Weyburn at two suburban houses; working upon her aunt's dread of the earl's interrogations as regarded Mr.Morsfield.She had, she said, chosen to take the journey easily on her return, and enjoyed it greatly.
My lord studied her manner more than her speech.