He came in spite of many resolutions to the contrary, as the moth comes to singe its wings in the flame of the candle.

He did not make Nelly conspicuous for the Dowager or anyone else to see.

Sometimes he asked her for several dances.

Again, he would be merely polite in asking her for one; and would yield her up coldly to her next partner and never come to her side again for the rest of the evening.

Unlike Sir Robin, he danced conspicuously well.