She flattered herself that nothing less than a reciprocal passion could have prompted Mr.Falkland to the desperate attempt of saving her from the flames; and she trusted that this passion would speedily declare itself, as well as induce the object of her adoration to overlook her comparative unworthiness.
Mr.Tyrrel endeavoured at first with some moderation to check Miss Melville in her applauses, and to convince her by various tokens that the subject was disagreeable to him.

He was accustomed to treat her with kindness.

Emily, on her part, was disposed to yield an unreluctant obedience, and therefore it was not difficult to restrain her.

But upon the very next occasion her favourite topic would force its way to her lips.

Her obedience was the acquiescence of a frank and benevolent heart; but it was the most difficult thing in the world to inspire her with fear.