Will you not walk in, Mr.
Willet ?" The earnestness with which he was looking into her face was disconcerting Fanny.

So she stepped toward the door, and led the way into the house.
"Mr.Willet," said Fanny, introducing her visitor, as they entered the sitting-room.
Mrs.Markland extended her hand and gave their new neighbour a cordial reception.

Aunt Grace bowed formally, and fixed her keen eyes upon him with searching glances.

While the former was thinking how best to entertain their visitor, the latter was scrutinizing his every look, tone, word, and movement.

At first, the impression made upon her was not altogether favourable; but gradually, as she noted every particular of his conversation, as well as the various changes of his voice and countenance, her feelings toward him underwent a change; and when he at length addressed a few words to her, she replied, with unusual blandness of manner.
"How are your mother and sisters ?" inquired Mrs.Markland, soon after Mr.Willet came in.