She had a curious reserve about her, which everyone noticed at the time, and commented on largely by-and-bye.

If the all-absorbing topic of the day, Beatrice's wedding, was discussed, she invariably grew grave, her face would become a shade paler than its wont, and her bright, restless eyes would be lowered.
Except on one occasion, she never asked questions about the approaching wedding.

On the contrary, she markedly avoided the subject.

Once, however, she inquired the date of the wedding from Matty.

On hearing it she turned very pale, and left the room.