The offence, too, was one for which his sister, good and kind as she was, had little compassion.
Well, he must appeal to her love for him, which was a very unsatisfactory mode of proceeding, as he would far rather have had her interest in the girl founded on reason, or some less personal basis than showing it merely because her brother wished it.
The coach came slowly rumbling over the stony road.

His sister was outside, but got down in a brisk active way, and greeted her brother heartily and affectionately.

She was considerably taller than he was, and must have been very handsome; her black hair was parted plainly over her forehead, and her dark, expressive eyes and straight nose still retained the beauty of her youth.

I do not know whether she was older than her brother, but, probably owing to his infirmity requiring her care, she had something of a mother's manner towards him.
"Thurstan, you are looking pale! I do not believe you are well, whatever you may say.

Have you had the old pain in your back ?" "No--a little--never mind that, dearest Faith.