An appearance of constrained repose was assumed.

Rose glanced up, studied for an instant, and breathlessly uttered: 'You do, you do believe it, Juley ?' For answer, Juliana hugged her with much warmth, and recommenced the patting.
'I dare say it's a mistake,' she remarked.

'He may have been jealous of Ferdinand.

You know I have not seen the letter.

I have only heard of it.