Lest his sensitive feelings be hurt by finding himself a humble daw among the peacocks of the rich, gay world, she bought seats in the balcony and wore her shabbiest gown.
When he called for her she felt slightly faint.

He was in evening dress, the most impeccable evening dress conceivable, even to the pumps and the opera hat.

He, too, looked a little shocked when he saw her.

Doubtless he would have asked her to dine at Rector's first if she had been properly dressed.

They both recovered sufficiently to go to "Hamlet," and she trembled lest he would not like it.