Then he rose to go, and, in taking leave, asked Sybil if she was inclined to ride the next day; if so, he was at her service.
Sybil's face brightened as she accepted the invitation.
Mrs.Lee, a day or two afterwards, did mention Carrington's appointment to Mr.Ratcliffe, and she told Carrington that the Secretary certainly looked hurt and mortified, but showed it only by almost instantly changing the subject..