He pressed us to remain to dinner, and wanted to send off a message to the vicarage; but we were neither of us to be persuaded, though Miss Darrell joined her entreaties to her cousin's.
I was anxious to leave the house as quickly as possible, and I knew by instinct what Max's feelings must be.

I could not enjoy Mr.Hamilton's conversation, amusing as it was.

I wanted to be alone with Max; I felt I could keep silence with him no longer.

But we could not get rid of Mr.
Hamilton; as we rose to take our departure he coolly announced his intention of walking with us.
'The Tylcotes have sent for me again,' he said casually.

'I may as well walk down with you now.' He looked at me as he spoke, but I am afraid my manner disappointed him.