I almost believe, if he had tried to kiss me, that I was angry enough with the Captain to have let him do it! Remember what my life had been--remember how ignorantly I had passed the precious days of my youth, how insidiously a sudden accession of wealth and importance had encouraged my folly and my pride--and try, like good Christians, to make some allowance for me! My aunt came in from her walk, before Mr.Varleigh's visit had ended.
She received him rather coldly, and he perceived it.

After reminding me of our appointment for the next day, he took his leave.
"What appointment does Mr.Varleigh mean ?" my aunt asked, as soon as we were alone.

"Is it wise, under the circumstances, to make appointments with Mr.Varleigh ?" she said, when I had answered her question.

I naturally inquired what she meant.

My aunt replied, "I have met Captain Stanwick while I was out walking.