He chatted with her in his usual style, and Lady Dalrymple was more than ever confirmed in her first belief.

He suggested a ride, and the suggestion was taken up.
If any thing had been needed to complete Ethel's despair it was this second visit and the project of a ride.

Mrs.Willoughby was introduced to him; but he took little notice of her, treating her with a kind of reserve that was a little unusual with him.

The reason of this was his strong sympathy with his friend, and his detestation of Mrs.
Willoughby's former history.

Mrs.Willoughby, however, had to ride with them when they went out, and thus she was thrown a little more into Hawbury's way.
Ethel never made her appearance.