But that's not what makes him so charming.

He's always so considerate for everybody! The day you were coming, for instance, he thought of nothing but how to get your room finished and your books in order.

I hope you liked it ?" "Very much." The tone was noncommittal.
"I don't suppose he told you how he worked," said Cynthia, smiling.

"Oh, he's a great dear, Philip! Only he takes a good deal of knowing." "Did you ever see his wife ?" said Helena abruptly.
Cynthia's movement showed her unpleasantly startled.

She looked instinctively towards the library window, where Buntingford was now standing with his back to them.