She did it very well.
Perhaps she had thought of it, and made her arrangements.

When he came forward to greet her, she put her cheek up, just a little, so that he might see that he was expected to kiss it;--but so little, that should he omit to do so, there might be no visible awkwardness.
It must be acknowledged on Lizzie's behalf, that she could always avoid awkwardness.

He did touch her cheek with his lips, blushing as he did so.

She had her ungloved hand in his, and, still holding him, returned into the circle.

She said not a word; and what he said was of no moment;--but they had met as lovers, and any of the family who had allowed themselves to imagine that even yet the match might be broken, now unconsciously abandoned that hope.