He had a very pardonable pride in her appearance and the attention she attracted pleased him.

In his heart he was far prouder of being Jane's husband than of being master of Hatton.

She had driven down to the train in her victoria, and he took his seat proudly at her side and let his heart fully enjoy the happy ride home in the sunshine of her love.
A delightful lunch followed and John was glad that the presence of servants prevented the discussion of any subject having power to disturb this heavenly interlude.

He talked of the approaching war, but as yet there was no tone of fear in his speculations about its effects.

He told her of his visits to her uncle, and of the evenings they had spent together at Lord Harlow's club; or he spoke in a casual way of Harry's coming to Yoden and of little external matters connected with the change.
But as soon as they were alone Jane showed her disapproval of this movement.