It is out of the question! And, besides, before one's guests! How bad it will look.

A disagreement is not allowed between a host and hostess--when one is staying in their house, at all events.

It is quite simple to get all the quarrelling over beforehand, to so arrange as to look like winged angels when one's house-party is here to see.
He refuses to have anything to do with a swift glance from Mrs.
Bethune as he leaves the breakfast-room.

He gets quickly past her, disturbed at heart, and going through the hall, turns abruptly towards the stables.
The day is lovely.

A sort of Indian summer reigns.