In the nature of a warm-hearted woman, this was only the inevitable reaction which followed the subsidence of anxiety about the girl, after her own resolution had set that anxiety at rest.

She threw open the door and made one of her sudden appearances at the boudoir.

Even in the fervent outpouring of her affection, there was still the inherent abruptness of manner which so strongly marked Lady Lydiard's character in all the relations of life.
"Did I give you a kiss, this morning ?" she asked, when Isabel rose to receive her.
"Yes, my Lady," said the girl, with her charming smile.
"Come, then, and give me a kiss in return.

Do you love me?
Very well, then, treat me like your mother.

Never mind 'my lady' this time.