I think we shall do better not to dwell uselessly on past events, but to direct our attention to the future.

We are all equally satisfied of the complete rectitude of Miss Isabel's conduct, and we are all equally interested in the vindication of her good name." Whether these temperate words would of themselves have exercised the pacifying influence at which Mr.Troy aimed may be doubtful.

But, as he ceased speaking, a powerful auxiliary appeared in the shape of the beer.
Lady Lydiard seized on the jug, and filled the tumbler for herself with an unsteady hand.

Miss Pink, trembling for the integrity of her carpet, and scandalized at seeing a peeress drinking beer like a washer-woman, forgot the sharp answer that was just rising to her lips when the lawyer interfered.

"Small!" said Lady Lydiard, setting down the empty tumbler, and referring to the quality of the beer.