The strange effect of that smile upon her features! It gave gentleness to the mouth, and, by making more manifest the intelligent light of her eyes, emphasised the singular pathos inseparable from their regard.

It was a smile to which a man would concede anything, which would vanquish every prepossession, which would inspire pity and tenderness and devotion in the heart of sternest resentment.
Sidney knew its power only too well; he averted his face.

Then Clara rose again and said: 'I shall just walk round and tell Mrs.Tubbs.It isn't late, and she'd like to know as soon as possible.' 'Oh, surely it'll do in the mornin'!' exclaimed Mrs.Hewett, who had followed the conversation in silent anxiety.
Clara paid no attention, but at once put on her hat again.

Then she said, 'I won't be long, father,' and moved towards the door.
Hewett did not look round.
'Will you let me walk part of the way with you ?' Sidney asked abruptly.
'Certainly, if you like.' He bade the two who remained' Good-night,' and followed Clara downstairs..