Between such a one and the young man who had now come to his house there could be but little real connexion.
Between Fred Neville and Lady Scroope there arose a much closer intimacy.

A woman can get nearer to a young man than can any old man;--can learn more of his ways, and better understand his wishes.

From the very first there arose between them a matter of difference, as to which there was no quarrel, but very much of argument.

In that argument Lady Scroope was unable to prevail.

She was very anxious that the heir should at once abandon his profession and sell out of the army.