Frank was courteous, cold, and resolute in presuming, or pretending to presume, that as a matter of course the marriage would take place.

Lady Fawn intended to be civil, but she could not restrain her feeling; and though she did not dare to say that her son would have nothing more to do with Lizzie Eustace, she showed very plainly that she intended to work with that object.

Of course, the two did not part as cordial friends, and of course poor Lucy perceived that it was so.
Before the meeting took place, Mr.Camperdown had been at work, looking over old deeds.

It is undoubtedly the case that things often become complicated which, from the greatness of their importance, should have been kept clear as running water.

The diamonds in question had been bought, with other jewels, by Sir Florian's grandfather, on the occasion of his marriage with the daughter of a certain duke,--on which occasion old family jewels, which were said to have been heirlooms, were sold or given in exchange as part value for those then purchased.