And yet he did not look precisely unhappy either.

In fact, there was a gleam in his eye during each of these glances which suggested that both fell upon something he approved of.
The after-luncheon procedure had been carefully arranged between the two adventurers.

The Count was to keep by the Baron's side, and, thus supported, negotiations were to be delicately opened.

Accordingly, when the party rose, the Count whispered a word in Mr.Maddison's ear.

The millionaire answered with a grave, shrewd look, and his daughter, as if perfectly grasping the situation, led the Galloshes out to inspect the new fir forest.