She had a strong sense of dignity, for she stood still and waited.

Perhaps nothing could have impressed Marion more.

Had Lali been subservient simply, an entirely passive, unintelligent creature, she would probably have tyrannised over her in a soft, persistent fashion, and despised her generally.

But Mrs.
Armour and Marion saw that this stranger might become very troublesome indeed, if her temper were to have play.

They were aware of capacities for passion in those dark eyes, so musing yet so active in expression, which moved swiftly from one object to another and then suddenly became resolute.
Both mother and daughter came forward, and held out their hands, wishing her a pleasant good-morning, and were followed by Richard, and immediately by General Armour, who had entered soon after her.