I think that she was a little afraid of you.

You looked at her very boldly, you know, and she is not used to the glances of men.

At her age, perhaps--you understand ?" The Count was not quite sure that he did understand.

He had a most unpleasant recollection of the firmness and decision with which Jeanne had announced her views with regard to him, but he looked towards her again and the look was fatal.

Jeanne was certainly a most desirable young person, quite apart from her dowry.
"It may be as you say, Princess," he said.