Could I tell him where his cousin Godfrey was?
I didn't know; but I began to suspect that cousin Godfrey might not be far away from cousin Rachel.

Mr.Franklin's suspicions apparently took the same turn.

He tugged hard at his beard, and went and shut himself up in the library with a bang of the door that had a world of meaning in it.
I was interrupted no more in the business of preparing for the birthday dinner till it was time for me to smarten myself up for receiving the company.

Just as I had got my white waistcoat on, Penelope presented herself at my toilet, on pretence of brushing what little hair I have got left, and improving the tie of my white cravat.

My girl was in high spirits, and I saw she had something to say to me.