Decidedly, every lady present looked glum, with the single exception of Miss Current.

Evan was by Lady Jocelyn's side.

Her ladyship spoke to him; but the Countess observed that no one else did.

To herself, however, the gentlemen were as attentive as ever.

Evan sat three chairs distant from her.
If the traitor expected his sister to share in his disgrace, by noticing him, he was in error.