The man's hand enfolded the girl's--he turned round to smile at her in silence.

A pang of passionate envy swept through Pamela.

It was just so she wished to be enfolded--to be loved.
It was Elizabeth--as the person who had business to do and hours to keep--who gave the signal for the break-up of the party.

She sprang to her feet, with a light, decided movement, and all the others fell into line.

Arthur and Beryl still accompanied the Mannering contingent a short distance, the Captain walking beside Elizabeth in animated conversation.