His resemblance to the man-in-armor that hung in the old dining-room had increased.
The General and Miss Alice promptly became great friends.

He treated her with a certain distinction that pleased her.

Mrs.Yorke, too, was both pleased and flattered by his gracious manner.

She was, however, more critical toward him than her daughter was.
General Keith soon discovered Gordon's interest in the young girl.

It was not difficult to discover, for every moment of his spare time was devoted to her in some way.