The Saxon in this Sandal was lost in the Oriental.

The two races were, indeed, distinctly evident in the two men in many ways, but noticeably in their eyes: Harry's being large, blue, and wide open; those of Julius, very black; and in their long, narrow setting and dreamy look, expressing centuries of tranquil contemplation.
But the dinner passed off very pleasantly, more so than family festivals usually pass.

After it the lovers went into private session to consider whether they should declare their new relationship during the evening, or wait until Julius could have a private audience with the squire.
Sophia was inclined to the first course, because of the presence of the rector.

She felt that his blessing on her betrothal would add a religious grace to the event, but Julius was averse to speak on any matter so private to himself before Harry Sandal.

He felt that he could neither endure his congratulations nor his dissent; that, in fact, he did not want his opinion on the matter at all.