It was but a stone's-throw from where they stood.
This broke up the party.
"And my house is yours," said Colonel Clifford to Julia.

"I did not believe appearances against a Clifford." With these words he took two steps toward his niece and held out his arm.

She moved toward him.

Percy came forward radiant to congratulate her.

She drew up with a look of furious scorn that made him recoil, and she marched proudly away with her uncle.