A very passion of obedience and loyalty to Sylvia had taken possession of him.

With every submission after long persistency, there is a strong reverse action, as from the sudden cessation of any motion.

Richard now yielded in more marked measure than he had opposed.

He had borne with his whimsical will against all his sweetheart's dearest wishes during the better part of her life; now he would wear any insignia of bondage if she bade him.
He had gone a short distance on the main road when he met Hannah Berry.

She was hurrying along, her face was quite red, and he could hear her pant as she drew near.