Ellen's suggestion had roused him to exertion, and he should not be permitted to sink back into despondency, at least they should meet.
It would be difficult to define Ellen's feelings as she beheld her work, and marked the effect of her words upon her cousin.

Not a particle of selfishness mingled in her feelings, but that deep pang was yet unconquered.

Herbert's manner to her was even kinder, more affectionate than usual, during the few days that intervened ere they parted, as if he felt that she had drawn aside the dark veil of impenetrable gloom, and summoned hope to rise again; and could she see or feel this unmoved?
Still was she calm and tranquil, and she would speak of Mary and of brighter hopes, and no emotion was betrayed in her pale cheek or in that tearless eye.
Percy accompanied his father and brother.

They travelled rapidly, and a favourable voyage enabled them to reach Paris in a shorter time than usual.

Mr.Hamilton had insisted on seeking Mr.Greville's mansion at first alone, and Percy controlled his own feelings.