Now I need never be afraid.

It makes me so grateful to--Lord Walderhurst." Her neck grew pink as she said it, just as Lady Maria had seen it grow pink on previous occasions.

Moderate as the words were, they expressed ardour.
Lord Walderhurst came in half an hour later and found her standing smiling by the window.
"You look particularly well, Emily.

It's that white frock, I suppose.
You ought to wear a good deal of white," he said.
"I will," Emily answered.

He observed that she wore the nice flush and the soft appealing look, as well as the white frock.