Evelyn had an anxious look about her, too.

Now I do not approve of a girl looking grave; she ought to be bright and happy, with a smile for every one.

It is all very well for us men, who have the work of the world to do, to look grave at times, but with women it is different; and a woman always looks her best when she smiles--at least, I think so.
Then Aurelia came down, perfectly dazzling in white satin; then Sir George, then Ralph, giving an arm to Lady Mary, who suffered from rheumatism in her foot.

Then came the gong, and there was a rustle down of more people, young and old, friends of the family who had come to act, or to see their sons and daughters act.

As I never could get even their names right, I shall not attempt to give any account of them, especially as they are not of importance in any way.
After dinner, on entering the drawing-room, I found that great excitement prevailed among the ladies respecting Sir John's jewels.
About his sad fate and costly legacy they all seemed fully informed.