She saw that most people liked him.

Lord Dunfolly and Admiral Highburn were enthusiastic.
For her own part, she was proud and grateful.

She could enjoy every grain of comfort he gave them; and she was thankful to make up to Robert's son what Robert himself had lost--poor boy--poor boy! Her feelings were deep, strong, and sincere.

Her grandson had come, strong, individual, considerate, and had moved the tender courses of her nature.

At this moment Gaston had his first deep feeling of responsibility.
"My dear," she said at last, "people in our position have important duties.