The clicking of the balls ceased, and those who were walking immediately turned their faces to the drawing-room window.

But Lord Fawn, who was not one of the girls, took another turn by himself, thinking of the wrongs he had endured.
"Frederic is so angry about Mr.Greystock," said Augusta, as soon as they were seated.
"I do feel that it was provoking," said the second sister.
"And considering that Mr.Greystock has so often been here, I don't think it was kind," said the third.
Lydia did not speak, but could not refrain from glancing her eyes at Lucy's face.

"I believe everything is considered fair in Parliament," said Lady Fawn.
Then Lord Fawn, who had heard the last words, entered through the window.

"I don't know about that, mother," said he.

"Gentleman-like conduct is the same everywhere.