They gave her an additional charm in his eyes, and furnished another proof of the fineness of her nature.

She could not only feel, but manifest the nicest shades of preference.

If not fully satisfied as to her own heart, what could be more refined and graceful than the slight restraint she imposed upon him?
and how fine the compliment she paid him in acting on the belief that he was too well bred and self-controlled to precipitate matters! "She has the tact and intuition to see," he thought, "that she can show me all the regard she feels and yet incur no danger of premature and incoherent words.

She will one day yield with all the quiet grace that she shows when rising to accept my invitation to waltz." Therefore, as he approached the hotel he was complacency itself until he saw Mr.Arnault on the piazza, and then his face darkened with the heaviest of frowns.
"Why, what is the matter ?" Miss Wildmere asked.
"I had hoped that this perfect afternoon might be followed by a more delightful evening, but from the manner in which that gentleman is approaching you, it is evident that he expects to claim you." "Claim me?
I do not think any one has that right just yet.

Mr.Arnault certainly has not." "Then I may still hope for your society this evening ?" "Have I not permitted you to be with me nearly all day?
You must be more reasonable.