Mr.Hunter was saying last night it was very foolish of him.

What with disbanded soldiers, and what with parties of mutineers, it is most dangerous for any European to stir outside the station." "Uncle was saying the same," Isobel said quietly.
"Well, here we separate.

Of course you will be in as usual this evening ?" for the Major's house was the general rendezvous after dinner.
Isobel had her private troubles, although, as she often said angrily to herself, when she thought of them, what did it matter now?
She was discontented with herself for having spoken as strongly as she did as to the man's cowardice.

She was very discontented with the Doctor for having repeated it.

She was angry with Bathurst for staying away altogether, although willing to admit that, after he knew what she had said, it was impossible that he should meet her as before.