His attentions did not appear to be discouraged.

He therefore was readily supposed to be the man.

When pointed out as the favourite, great resentment was expressed, and obscure insinuations were made that her aim was not quite so low as that.

These denials I supposed to be customary on such occasions, and considered the continuance of his visits as a sufficient confutation of them.
I frequently spoke of Betty, her newly-acquired dignity, and of the probable cause of her change of manners, to my father.

When this theme was started, a certain coldness and reserve overspread his features.