Since the coverings of the couch and the cushions were of Chinese silken embroideries, the interior appeared a somewhat bizarre mixture of the Oriental and the French.
Antony had been in some doubt that Olivia would come.

But he had thought it natural that she should come to him in such an hour of distress, for he knew the simple directness of her nature.

Therefore he had taken no chance.

He had gone to High Wycombe, ransacked its simple provision shops, and brought away a lunch basket.
She was for returning to the Castle to lunch.

But he persuaded her to stay.