"What fools you women are! A boy like that too!" "But, Saul, Saul--" "Yes, I know," sulkily.

"I have not changed my mind, but I mean to have my way about to-morrow all the same.

If you had been sensible I would have told you my reasons; but you chose to aggravate me, and I said a precious lot more than I meant.

There, go to sleep and forget it"-- evidently a rough attempt to be conciliatory; but Leah's sad and weary face told its own tale the next morning.
Malcolm did not ask any more questions, and after a few more casual remarks Cedric went off in search of the Kestons, and Malcolm sauntered across the lawn, looking at the various groups in the hope of seeing Elizabeth's tall figure.
Presently he came upon Mr.Jacobi.He was standing by the sun-dial, looking smart and well-groomed in his frock-coat, and a rare orchid in his button-hole.

He was contemplating the house with fixed attention.