She had been brought up in the school which taught the repression of all emotion--now, alas! rapidly passing away--so that she did not even tap her foot from the impatience which was devouring her, and it was nearly eleven o'clock before Tristram made his appearance! He apologized charmingly, and kissed her cheek.

His horse, Satan, had been particularly fresh, and he had been obliged to give him an extra canter twice round the Row, before coming in, and was breakfast ready ?--as he was extremely hungry! Yes, breakfast was ready, and they went into the dining-room where the old butler awaited them.
"Give me everything, Michelham," said his lordship, "I am ravenous.

Then you can go.

Her ladyship will pour out the coffee." The old servant beamed upon him, with a "glad to see your lordship's well!" and, surrounding his plate with hot, covered, silver dishes, quietly made his exit, and so they were alone.
Lady Tancred beamed upon her son, too.

She could not help it.