Had his attitude in the affair been pointed out to her as frankly inconsiderate, she would have denied it with fervour.

Inconsiderate?
It was only her weakness of spirit.

Why should he be blamed for that?
If she loathed the sight of what was taking place before her, then just as surely he revelled in it.

Why should he be expected to give way to her?
She would give way to him--willingly--freely--without question or doubt.
Now, as she looked again, a man had stepped out of the crowd holding a watch in his hand.

There was a tone of command in his voice.