He was fully self-possessed; she not at ease.

His mind was clear; hers in some confusion.

I remained some time near them, listening to their conversation, and joining in occasionally.

Never before had I seen him appear so well, nor her to such poor advantage.
She tried to act a part--he was himself.

I noticed, as he led the conversation, that he kept away from the esthetic, and held her thought in the region of moral causes; that he dwelt on the ends and purposes of life, as involving everything.