Equally characteristic was the conduct of the others.

Eunane kept aloof till called, and then approached with an air of sullen reluctance, as if summoned to receive a reprimand rather than a favour.

Not a little amused, I affected displeasure in my turn, till the window of her chamber closed behind us, and her ill-humour was forgotten in wondering alarm.

Offered in private, the kiss and smile given and not demanded, the present was accepted with frank affectionate gratitude.
Eive took her share in pettish shyness, waiting the moment when she might mingle unobserved with her childlike caresses the childish reproach-- "If you can buy kisses, Clasfempta, you don't want mine.

And if you fancy I sell them, you shall have no more." I saw Davilo in the morning before we started.