Nobody made a sound.

The relative of de Barral proceeded uninterrupted to a display of magnanimity.

"Auntie told me to tell you she's sorry--there! And Amelia (the romping sister) shan't worry you again.

I'll see to that.

You ought to be satisfied.
Remember your position." Emboldened by the utter stillness pervading the room he addressed himself to Mrs.Fyne with stolid effrontery: "What I say is that people should be good-natured.