George, of course, does not explain why he joined these people." A smile of rather malicious satisfaction crept into Ethel's eyes.
"According to Edgar, it was because his neighbors, the Grants, urged it.

The father of the girl he mentioned seems to be a leader in the movement." Sylvia carefully suppressed any sign of the annoyance she felt.

It was, of course, impossible that George should be seriously attracted by Flora, but his action implied that he and the Grants must be good friends.

No doubt, he met the girl every now and then, and they had much in common.

Sylvia did not mean to marry George; but it was pleasant to feel that she could count on his devotion, and she resented the idea of his falling under the influence of anybody else.