She had been known, however, to stare an English duke out of countenance, and it was a long time before she forgave herself for doing so.

It would appear that it is not the proper thing to do.

Crushing the possessor of a title is permissible only among taxi-drivers and gentlemen whose daughters are already married.
Her stony look did not go far toward intimidating young Mr.Thorpe.He was a rather sturdy, athletic looking fellow with a firm chin and a well-set jaw, and a pair of grey eyes that were not in the habit of wavering.
"I came here to see Anne," he said, a stubborn expression settling in his face.

"Is she afraid to see me, or is she obeying orders from you, Mrs.
Tresslyn ?" "She doesn't care to see you," said Mrs.Tresslyn.

"That's all there is to be said about it, Braden." "So far as I am concerned, she is still engaged to me.