And there was nothing in the personal manners of her cousin which seemed to justify her in declaring her abhorrence.

He was a dark, handsome, military-looking man, whose chief sin it was in the eyes of his cousin that he seemed to demand from her affection, worship, and obedience.

She did not analyse his character, but she felt it.

And when it came to pass that tidings of his debts at last reached her, she felt that she was glad of an excuse, though she knew that the excuse would not have prevailed with her had she liked him.

Then came his debts, and with the knowledge of them a keener perception of his imperiousness.