He called frequently.

The first meeting with the daughter was a trying ordeal, though he did not feel drawn towards her as he had expected to be; she did not excite his sympathies.

Her mother confided to Frances the errand of 'her old friend,' which was viewed by the daughter with strong disfavour.

His desire being thus uncongenial to both, for a long time Millborne made not the least impression upon Mrs.Frankland.

His attentions pestered her rather than pleased her.