Though he attempted an easy familiarity, he was a little afraid of Lord Silverbridge.

With Dolly Longstaff he felt that he might be comfortable,--not, perhaps, understanding that gentleman's character.

With Lord Nidderdale he had previously been acquainted, and had found him to be good-natured.

So, as he sipped his whisky, he became confidential and comfortable.
"I never thought so much about her good looks," he said.

They were talking of the singer, the charms of whose voice had carried Lord Silverbridge away.
"Did you ever see her off the stage ?" asked Nidderdale.
"Oh dear yes." "She does not go about very much, I fancy," said someone.
"I dare say not," said Tifto.