Indeed, no other thoughtfulness could be called anxiety compared to this.

His faults, she could not but perceive, were strengthening with his strength, and growing with his growth.

She could not help wondering whence he obtained the money to pay for his dress, which she thought was of a very expensive kind.

She heard him also incidentally allude to "runs up to town," of which, at the time, neither she nor her mother had been made aware.

He seemed confused when she questioned him about these, although he tried to laugh it off; and asked her how she, a country girl, cooped up among one set of people, could have any idea of the life it was necessary for a man to lead who "had any hope of getting on in the world." He must have acquaintances and connections, and see something of life, and make an appearance.