For so good-looking and well-dressed a man he struck her as singularly reserved.

But perhaps he was "engaged"; yes, that must be the explanation.

When the guests had left, she put a plain question to Mrs.Mumford.
'I don't _think_ he is engaged,' answered Emmeline, who on the whole was satisfied with Miss Derrick's demeanour throughout the day.
'Oh! But, of course, he _may_ be, without you knowing it.

Or is it always made known ?' 'There's no rule about it, my dear.' 'Well, they're very nice people,' said Louise, with a little sigh.
'And I like your sister so much.

I'm glad she asked me to go and see her.