Then, when he took my hand, he pressed it a little.

I thought it was rather strange in such a formal gentleman; but I did not mention it to you, because I feared you would think me vain.

But if he is in love with me, why don't he tell me so?
And why does he pass me without speaking ?" Her friend replied: "He deemed it proper to tell me first, and ask my consent to pay his addresses to you.

As he persisted very urgently, I thought it my duty to tell him, under the seal of secrecy, that you were remotely connected with the colored race.

The announcement somewhat disturbed his habitual composure.