From being habitually gay and cheerful, she became pensive and reserved.

Her mother more than once caught her in tears; and it was evident, from many other signs, that Wyvil completely engrossed her thoughts.

Fully aware of this, Mrs.
Bloundel said nothing of it to her husband, because the subject was painful to him; and not supposing the passion deeply rooted, she hoped it would speedily wear away.

But she was mistaken--the flame was kept alive in Amabel's breast in a manner of which she was totally ignorant.
Wyvil found means to deceive the vigilance of the grocer and his wife, but he could not deceive the vigilance of a jealous lover.

Leonard discovered that his mistress had received a letter.