I was led to say something to her which made a longer interview inevitable; she consented to meet me on the common before breakfast, the following morning.

These are the only two occasions which can be called clandestine.

If she has disguised herself since then, how could she have behaved otherwise?
Disguise is too strong a word; she has merely kept silence.

I need not inquire whether you fully believe what I say.' 'What you say, I believe, as a matter of course,' replied Mr.Athel, who had drummed with his fingers as he listened impatiently.

'It can scarcely alter my view of the position of things.