He might have kissed her, too, had he been so minded, for Florence was too confused to be capable of making any exact reckoning in the matter.

He might have done so--that is, as far as Florence was concerned.

It may be a question whether Mary Clavering would not have objected; for this clerical gentleman was the Rev.Edward Fielding, who was to become her husband in three days' time.
"Now, Florence," said Fanny, "come up stairs into mamma's room and have some tea, and we'll look at you.

Harry, you needn't come.

You've had her to yourself for a long time, and can have her again in the evening." Florence, in this way, was taken up stairs and found herself seated by a fire, while three pairs of hands were taking from her her shawls and hat and cloak, almost before she knew where she was.
"It is so odd to have you here," said Fanny.