Her eyes flashed, and in an instant she felt as though a new life had suddenly developed within her.

Lady Arabella's entry, in her usual unconcerned, haughty, supercilious way, heightened the effect, so that when the two stood close to each other battle was joined.

Mr.Caswall, too, took new courage from her coming, and all his masterfulness and power came back to him.

His looks, intensified, had more obvious effect than had been noticeable that day.

Lilla seemed at last overcome by his dominance.