The unconscious recognition of his manhood, as opposed to her womanhood, soothed her in a peaceful way.

It was easy to yield to a dominant man.
She was never more womanly than when she answered him softly: 'It was rather unfair; but I thought you would not mind coming so far.

It is so cool and delightful here; and we can talk without being disturbed.' Leonard was lying back in his chair fanning himself with his wide-brimmed straw hat, with outstretched legs wide apart and resting on the back of his heels.

He replied with grudging condescension: 'Yes, it's cool enough after the hot tramp over the fields and through the wood.

It's not so good as the house, though, in one way: a man can't get a drink here.