Caleb Hammond's conversation too often was confined to a range bordered by rheumatism on the one hand and bronchitis on the other.
Now all this was changed.

No one seemed in a hurry, no one appeared to care what the time might be, and no one grumbled.

Mr.Daniels was particularly affable and gracious; he even condescended to joke.

He was wearing his best and newest suit and his tie was carefully arranged.
Emily was in high spirits, laughed at the jokes, whether they were new or old, and seemed to be very happy.

She had been for a walk along the bluff, and the sea breeze had crimsoned her cheeks and blown her hair about.