He and Marion were to be married soon.

The wedding had been delayed owing to his enforced absence abroad.

Mrs.Edward Lambert, once Mrs.Townley, shyly regretted in Lali's presence that the child, or one as sweet, was not hers.

Her husband evidently shared her opinion, from the extraordinary notice he took of it when his wife was not present.

Not that Richard Joseph Armour, Jun., was always en evidence, but when asked for by his faithful friends and admirers he was amiably produced.
Meanwhile, Frank Armour across the sea was engaged with many things.