He sees that I understand he has acted dishonorably in taking advantage of my youth, and he is, perhaps, sorry for it." So, in proportion as he ceased to importune her, she grew kinder to him.
She talked to him about his pictures, and the progress he was making.

He showed her sketches of pictures that he intended to paint, but the word love was never mentioned.
The time came now for Miss Lyster to return to her school duties.

She was not affected, but she felt the deepest sorrow.

It was not pleasant to leave such a home as Thorpe Castle for the drudgery of a school.

But she could see plainly if that visit was to be renewed she must go, and make no sign.
Brother and sister were profuse in their thanks; they expressed the deepest gratitude to Lord and Lady Ridsdale; they professed themselves overcome with benefits.