Her fine perception penetrated the meaning of those harmless kisses--the uncontrollable outburst of a sense of relief beyond the reach of expression in words.

But she changed the subject.

Mrs.Linley (she told him) had kindly ordered fresh horses to be put to the carriage, so that she might go back to her duties if the doctor sanctioned it.
She turned away to take up her cloak.

Linley stopped her.

"You can't leave Kitty," he said, positively.
A faint smile brightened her face for a moment.