He showed no sign of restraint, no evidence of compunction.
Chase found himself secretly speculating on the state of affairs.

Were the two heirs working out a preconceived plan or were they, after all, playing with the fires of spring?
He recalled several of Miss Pelham's socialistic remarks concerning the privileges of the "upper ten," the intolerance of caste and the snobbish morality which attaches folly to none but the girl who "works for a living." Immediately after tiffin, Genevra carried Lady Deppingham off to her room.

When they came forth for a proposed stroll in the grounds, Lady Agnes was looking very meek and tearful, while the Princess had about her the air of one who has conquered by gentleness.

In the upper corridor, where it was dark and quiet, the wife of Deppingham halted suddenly and said: "It has been so appallingly dull, Genevra, don't you understand?
That's why.

Besides, it isn't necessary for her to be so horrid about it.
She--" "She isn't horrid about it, dear.