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Mr. Hilbery replied imperturbably. | No speaker | some explanation to give me,"<|quote|>Mr. Hilbery replied imperturbably.</|quote|>"It s a little too | Katharine will no doubt have some explanation to give me,"<|quote|>Mr. Hilbery replied imperturbably.</|quote|>"It s a little too complicated for me to take | will Katharine not tell me the truth when I question her? I understand the reason now. Katharine has entangled herself with this unknown lawyer; she has seen fit to condone Cassandra s conduct." There was another slight pause. "Ah, well, Katharine will no doubt have some explanation to give me,"<|quote|>Mr. Hilbery rep... | rigid, and emitted her message in little short sentences of extreme intensity. "Who has Cassandra gone out with? William Rodney. Who has Katharine gone out with? Ralph Denham. Why are they for ever meeting each other round street corners, and going to music-halls, and taking cabs late at night? Why will Katharine not t... | is Cassandra that I have come about," she began. "I am very sorry to say that Cassandra is not at all what you think her, Trevor. She has imposed upon your and Maggie s goodness. She has behaved in a way that would have seemed incredible in this house of all houses were it not for other circumstances that are still mor... | supplied with facts about the private history of Ralph Denham since, for some inscrutable reason, the subject took her fancy. "His father has been dead some time, and this young man had to take his place" "A legal family?" Mrs. Milvain inquired. "I fancy I ve seen the name somewhere." Mr. Hilbery shook his head. "I sho... | this afternoon," he remarked. "Why not come round later and discuss it with her with us both, eh?" "My dear Trevor, I have particular reasons for wishing to talk to you alone.... Where is Katharine?" "She s out with her young man, naturally. Cassandra plays the part of chaperone very usefully. A charming young woman th... | man had to take his place" "A legal family?" Mrs. Milvain inquired. "I fancy I ve seen the name somewhere." Mr. Hilbery shook his head. "I should be inclined to doubt whether they were altogether in that walk of life," he observed. "I fancy that Denham once told me that his father was a corn merchant. Perhaps he said a... | Night And Day |
"It s a little too complicated for me to take in all at once, I confess and, if you won t think me rude, Celia, I think I ll be getting along towards Knightsbridge." | Mr. Hilbery | me," Mr. Hilbery replied imperturbably.<|quote|>"It s a little too complicated for me to take in all at once, I confess and, if you won t think me rude, Celia, I think I ll be getting along towards Knightsbridge."</|quote|>Mrs. Milvain rose at once. | have some explanation to give me," Mr. Hilbery replied imperturbably.<|quote|>"It s a little too complicated for me to take in all at once, I confess and, if you won t think me rude, Celia, I think I ll be getting along towards Knightsbridge."</|quote|>Mrs. Milvain rose at once. "She has condoned Cassandra s | me the truth when I question her? I understand the reason now. Katharine has entangled herself with this unknown lawyer; she has seen fit to condone Cassandra s conduct." There was another slight pause. "Ah, well, Katharine will no doubt have some explanation to give me," Mr. Hilbery replied imperturbably.<|quote|>"It ... | message in little short sentences of extreme intensity. "Who has Cassandra gone out with? William Rodney. Who has Katharine gone out with? Ralph Denham. Why are they for ever meeting each other round street corners, and going to music-halls, and taking cabs late at night? Why will Katharine not tell me the truth when I... | have come about," she began. "I am very sorry to say that Cassandra is not at all what you think her, Trevor. She has imposed upon your and Maggie s goodness. She has behaved in a way that would have seemed incredible in this house of all houses were it not for other circumstances that are still more incredible." Mr. H... | the private history of Ralph Denham since, for some inscrutable reason, the subject took her fancy. "His father has been dead some time, and this young man had to take his place" "A legal family?" Mrs. Milvain inquired. "I fancy I ve seen the name somewhere." Mr. Hilbery shook his head. "I should be inclined to doubt w... | "Why not come round later and discuss it with her with us both, eh?" "My dear Trevor, I have particular reasons for wishing to talk to you alone.... Where is Katharine?" "She s out with her young man, naturally. Cassandra plays the part of chaperone very usefully. A charming young woman that a great favorite of mine." ... | a little push, which seemed to indicate some momentary displeasure. But she did not want any more tea. "It is Cassandra that I have come about," she began. "I am very sorry to say that Cassandra is not at all what you think her, Trevor. She has imposed upon your and Maggie s goodness. She has behaved in a way that woul... | Night And Day |
Mrs. Milvain rose at once. | No speaker | be getting along towards Knightsbridge."<|quote|>Mrs. Milvain rose at once.</|quote|>"She has condoned Cassandra s | Celia, I think I ll be getting along towards Knightsbridge."<|quote|>Mrs. Milvain rose at once.</|quote|>"She has condoned Cassandra s conduct and entangled herself with | "Ah, well, Katharine will no doubt have some explanation to give me," Mr. Hilbery replied imperturbably. "It s a little too complicated for me to take in all at once, I confess and, if you won t think me rude, Celia, I think I ll be getting along towards Knightsbridge."<|quote|>Mrs. Milvain rose at once.</|quote|>"She ... | corners, and going to music-halls, and taking cabs late at night? Why will Katharine not tell me the truth when I question her? I understand the reason now. Katharine has entangled herself with this unknown lawyer; she has seen fit to condone Cassandra s conduct." There was another slight pause. "Ah, well, Katharine wi... | in a way that would have seemed incredible in this house of all houses were it not for other circumstances that are still more incredible." Mr. Hilbery looked taken aback, and was silent for a second. "It all sounds very black," he remarked urbanely, continuing his examination of his finger-nails. "But I own I am compl... | family?" Mrs. Milvain inquired. "I fancy I ve seen the name somewhere." Mr. Hilbery shook his head. "I should be inclined to doubt whether they were altogether in that walk of life," he observed. "I fancy that Denham once told me that his father was a corn merchant. Perhaps he said a stockbroker. He came to grief, anyh... | with her young man, naturally. Cassandra plays the part of chaperone very usefully. A charming young woman that a great favorite of mine." He turned his stone between his fingers, and conceived different methods of leading Celia away from her obsession, which, he supposed, must have reference to the domestic affairs of... | Denham since, for some inscrutable reason, the subject took her fancy. "His father has been dead some time, and this young man had to take his place" "A legal family?" Mrs. Milvain inquired. "I fancy I ve seen the name somewhere." Mr. Hilbery shook his head. "I should be inclined to doubt whether they were altogether i... | Night And Day |
"She has condoned Cassandra s conduct and entangled herself with Ralph Denham," | Aunt Celia | Mrs. Milvain rose at once.<|quote|>"She has condoned Cassandra s conduct and entangled herself with Ralph Denham,"</|quote|>she repeated. She stood very | be getting along towards Knightsbridge." Mrs. Milvain rose at once.<|quote|>"She has condoned Cassandra s conduct and entangled herself with Ralph Denham,"</|quote|>she repeated. She stood very erect with the dauntless air | doubt have some explanation to give me," Mr. Hilbery replied imperturbably. "It s a little too complicated for me to take in all at once, I confess and, if you won t think me rude, Celia, I think I ll be getting along towards Knightsbridge." Mrs. Milvain rose at once.<|quote|>"She has condoned Cassandra s conduct and e... | and taking cabs late at night? Why will Katharine not tell me the truth when I question her? I understand the reason now. Katharine has entangled herself with this unknown lawyer; she has seen fit to condone Cassandra s conduct." There was another slight pause. "Ah, well, Katharine will no doubt have some explanation t... | have seemed incredible in this house of all houses were it not for other circumstances that are still more incredible." Mr. Hilbery looked taken aback, and was silent for a second. "It all sounds very black," he remarked urbanely, continuing his examination of his finger-nails. "But I own I am completely in the dark." ... | fancy I ve seen the name somewhere." Mr. Hilbery shook his head. "I should be inclined to doubt whether they were altogether in that walk of life," he observed. "I fancy that Denham once told me that his father was a corn merchant. Perhaps he said a stockbroker. He came to grief, anyhow, as stockbrokers have a way of d... | Cassandra plays the part of chaperone very usefully. A charming young woman that a great favorite of mine." He turned his stone between his fingers, and conceived different methods of leading Celia away from her obsession, which, he supposed, must have reference to the domestic affairs of Cyril as usual. "With Cassandr... | once told me that his father was a corn merchant. Perhaps he said a stockbroker. He came to grief, anyhow, as stockbrokers have a way of doing. I ve a great respect for Denham," he added. The remark sounded to his ears unfortunately conclusive, and he was afraid that there was nothing more to be said about Denham. He e... | Night And Day |
she repeated. She stood very erect with the dauntless air of one testifying to the truth regardless of consequences. She knew from past discussions that the only way to counter her brother s indolence and indifference was to shoot her statements at him in a compressed form once finally upon leaving the room. Having spo... | No speaker | entangled herself with Ralph Denham,"<|quote|>she repeated. She stood very erect with the dauntless air of one testifying to the truth regardless of consequences. She knew from past discussions that the only way to counter her brother s indolence and indifference was to shoot her statements at him in a compressed form ... | condoned Cassandra s conduct and entangled herself with Ralph Denham,"<|quote|>she repeated. She stood very erect with the dauntless air of one testifying to the truth regardless of consequences. She knew from past discussions that the only way to counter her brother s indolence and indifference was to shoot her statem... | s a little too complicated for me to take in all at once, I confess and, if you won t think me rude, Celia, I think I ll be getting along towards Knightsbridge." Mrs. Milvain rose at once. "She has condoned Cassandra s conduct and entangled herself with Ralph Denham,"<|quote|>she repeated. She stood very erect with the... | the truth when I question her? I understand the reason now. Katharine has entangled herself with this unknown lawyer; she has seen fit to condone Cassandra s conduct." There was another slight pause. "Ah, well, Katharine will no doubt have some explanation to give me," Mr. Hilbery replied imperturbably. "It s a little ... | for other circumstances that are still more incredible." Mr. Hilbery looked taken aback, and was silent for a second. "It all sounds very black," he remarked urbanely, continuing his examination of his finger-nails. "But I own I am completely in the dark." Mrs. Milvain became rigid, and emitted her message in little sh... | "I should be inclined to doubt whether they were altogether in that walk of life," he observed. "I fancy that Denham once told me that his father was a corn merchant. Perhaps he said a stockbroker. He came to grief, anyhow, as stockbrokers have a way of doing. I ve a great respect for Denham," he added. The remark soun... | that a great favorite of mine." He turned his stone between his fingers, and conceived different methods of leading Celia away from her obsession, which, he supposed, must have reference to the domestic affairs of Cyril as usual. "With Cassandra," Mrs. Milvain repeated significantly. "With Cassandra." "Yes, with Cassan... | head. "I should be inclined to doubt whether they were altogether in that walk of life," he observed. "I fancy that Denham once told me that his father was a corn merchant. Perhaps he said a stockbroker. He came to grief, anyhow, as stockbrokers have a way of doing. I ve a great respect for Denham," he added. The remar... | Night And Day |
"I m sorry to bother you, my dear. I heard you come in, and thought I d better make myself disagreeable at once as it seems, unfortunately, that fathers are expected to make themselves disagreeable. Now, your Aunt Celia has been to see me; your Aunt Celia has taken it into her head apparently that you and Cassandra hav... | Mr. Hilbery | hers with Rodney, and apologized.<|quote|>"I m sorry to bother you, my dear. I heard you come in, and thought I d better make myself disagreeable at once as it seems, unfortunately, that fathers are expected to make themselves disagreeable. Now, your Aunt Celia has been to see me; your Aunt Celia has taken it into her ... | interrupted some happy hour of hers with Rodney, and apologized.<|quote|>"I m sorry to bother you, my dear. I heard you come in, and thought I d better make myself disagreeable at once as it seems, unfortunately, that fathers are expected to make themselves disagreeable. Now, your Aunt Celia has been to see me; your Au... | responsibility and an understanding of life profound beyond her years. Moreover, she was looking to-day unusual; he had come to take her beauty for granted; now he remembered it and was surprised by it. He thought instinctively that he had interrupted some happy hour of hers with Rodney, and apologized.<|quote|>"I m so... | to part. The message from her father surprised Katharine, and the others caught from her look, as she turned to go, a vague sense of apprehension. Mr. Hilbery was reassured by the sight of her. He congratulated himself, he prided himself, upon possessing a daughter who had a sense of responsibility and an understanding... | _not_ absorbed, or which of them was it that had entangled herself with Ralph Denham? From this maze of absurdity Mr. Hilbery saw no way out until Katharine herself came to his help, so that he applied himself, very philosophically on the whole, to a book. No sooner had he heard the young people come in and go upstairs... | has condoned Cassandra s conduct and entangled herself with Ralph Denham," she repeated. She stood very erect with the dauntless air of one testifying to the truth regardless of consequences. She knew from past discussions that the only way to counter her brother s indolence and indifference was to shoot her statements... | I ve seen the name somewhere." Mr. Hilbery shook his head. "I should be inclined to doubt whether they were altogether in that walk of life," he observed. "I fancy that Denham once told me that his father was a corn merchant. Perhaps he said a stockbroker. He came to grief, anyhow, as stockbrokers have a way of doing. ... | another slight pause. "Ah, well, Katharine will no doubt have some explanation to give me," Mr. Hilbery replied imperturbably. "It s a little too complicated for me to take in all at once, I confess and, if you won t think me rude, Celia, I think I ll be getting along towards Knightsbridge." Mrs. Milvain rose at once. ... | Night And Day |
Katharine did not reply at once, and Mr. Hilbery tapped the coal encouragingly with the poker. Then she said, without embarrassment or apology: | No speaker | the company of Mr. Denham?"<|quote|>Katharine did not reply at once, and Mr. Hilbery tapped the coal encouragingly with the poker. Then she said, without embarrassment or apology:</|quote|>"I don t see why | a little too much in the company of Mr. Denham?"<|quote|>Katharine did not reply at once, and Mr. Hilbery tapped the coal encouragingly with the poker. Then she said, without embarrassment or apology:</|quote|>"I don t see why I should answer Aunt Celia | a little foolish. This going about together these pleasant little parties there s been some kind of misunderstanding. I told her I saw no harm in it, but I should just like to hear from yourself. Has Cassandra been left a little too much in the company of Mr. Denham?"<|quote|>Katharine did not reply at once, and Mr. Hi... | and thought I d better make myself disagreeable at once as it seems, unfortunately, that fathers are expected to make themselves disagreeable. Now, your Aunt Celia has been to see me; your Aunt Celia has taken it into her head apparently that you and Cassandra have been let us say a little foolish. This going about tog... | from her look, as she turned to go, a vague sense of apprehension. Mr. Hilbery was reassured by the sight of her. He congratulated himself, he prided himself, upon possessing a daughter who had a sense of responsibility and an understanding of life profound beyond her years. Moreover, she was looking to-day unusual; he... | had no fears for Katharine, but there was a suspicion at the back of his mind that Cassandra might have been, innocently and ignorantly, led into some foolish situation in one of their unshepherded dissipations. His wife was an erratic judge of the conventions; he himself was lazy; and with Katharine absorbed, very nat... | at, and charming to talk to, though her historical knowledge is not altogether profound. Another cup of tea?" Mrs. Milvain had given her cup a little push, which seemed to indicate some momentary displeasure. But she did not want any more tea. "It is Cassandra that I have come about," she began. "I am very sorry to say... | with Ralph Denham," she repeated. She stood very erect with the dauntless air of one testifying to the truth regardless of consequences. She knew from past discussions that the only way to counter her brother s indolence and indifference was to shoot her statements at him in a compressed form once finally upon leaving ... | Night And Day |
"I don t see why I should answer Aunt Celia s questions. I ve told her already that I won t." | Katharine Hilbery | said, without embarrassment or apology:<|quote|>"I don t see why I should answer Aunt Celia s questions. I ve told her already that I won t."</|quote|>Mr. Hilbery was relieved and | with the poker. Then she said, without embarrassment or apology:<|quote|>"I don t see why I should answer Aunt Celia s questions. I ve told her already that I won t."</|quote|>Mr. Hilbery was relieved and secretly amused at the thought | no harm in it, but I should just like to hear from yourself. Has Cassandra been left a little too much in the company of Mr. Denham?" Katharine did not reply at once, and Mr. Hilbery tapped the coal encouragingly with the poker. Then she said, without embarrassment or apology:<|quote|>"I don t see why I should answer A... | your Aunt Celia has been to see me; your Aunt Celia has taken it into her head apparently that you and Cassandra have been let us say a little foolish. This going about together these pleasant little parties there s been some kind of misunderstanding. I told her I saw no harm in it, but I should just like to hear from ... | congratulated himself, he prided himself, upon possessing a daughter who had a sense of responsibility and an understanding of life profound beyond her years. Moreover, she was looking to-day unusual; he had come to take her beauty for granted; now he remembered it and was surprised by it. He thought instinctively that... | ignorantly, led into some foolish situation in one of their unshepherded dissipations. His wife was an erratic judge of the conventions; he himself was lazy; and with Katharine absorbed, very naturally Here he recalled, as well as he could, the exact nature of the charge. "She has condoned Cassandra s conduct and entan... | cup a little push, which seemed to indicate some momentary displeasure. But she did not want any more tea. "It is Cassandra that I have come about," she began. "I am very sorry to say that Cassandra is not at all what you think her, Trevor. She has imposed upon your and Maggie s goodness. She has behaved in a way that ... | with Ralph Denham? From this maze of absurdity Mr. Hilbery saw no way out until Katharine herself came to his help, so that he applied himself, very philosophically on the whole, to a book. No sooner had he heard the young people come in and go upstairs than he sent a maid to tell Miss Katharine that he wished to speak... | Night And Day |
Mr. Hilbery was relieved and secretly amused at the thought of the interview, although he could not license such irreverence outwardly. | No speaker | already that I won t."<|quote|>Mr. Hilbery was relieved and secretly amused at the thought of the interview, although he could not license such irreverence outwardly.</|quote|>"Very good. Then you authorize | questions. I ve told her already that I won t."<|quote|>Mr. Hilbery was relieved and secretly amused at the thought of the interview, although he could not license such irreverence outwardly.</|quote|>"Very good. Then you authorize me to tell her that | in the company of Mr. Denham?" Katharine did not reply at once, and Mr. Hilbery tapped the coal encouragingly with the poker. Then she said, without embarrassment or apology: "I don t see why I should answer Aunt Celia s questions. I ve told her already that I won t."<|quote|>Mr. Hilbery was relieved and secretly amuse... | Cassandra have been let us say a little foolish. This going about together these pleasant little parties there s been some kind of misunderstanding. I told her I saw no harm in it, but I should just like to hear from yourself. Has Cassandra been left a little too much in the company of Mr. Denham?" Katharine did not re... | beyond her years. Moreover, she was looking to-day unusual; he had come to take her beauty for granted; now he remembered it and was surprised by it. He thought instinctively that he had interrupted some happy hour of hers with Rodney, and apologized. "I m sorry to bother you, my dear. I heard you come in, and thought ... | he himself was lazy; and with Katharine absorbed, very naturally Here he recalled, as well as he could, the exact nature of the charge. "She has condoned Cassandra s conduct and entangled herself with Ralph Denham." From which it appeared that Katharine was _not_ absorbed, or which of them was it that had entangled her... | Cassandra that I have come about," she began. "I am very sorry to say that Cassandra is not at all what you think her, Trevor. She has imposed upon your and Maggie s goodness. She has behaved in a way that would have seemed incredible in this house of all houses were it not for other circumstances that are still more i... | and go upstairs than he sent a maid to tell Miss Katharine that he wished to speak to her in the study. She was slipping furs loosely onto the floor in the drawing-room in front of the fire. They were all gathered round, reluctant to part. The message from her father surprised Katharine, and the others caught from her ... | Night And Day |
"Very good. Then you authorize me to tell her that she s been mistaken, and there was nothing but a little fun in it? You ve no doubt, Katharine, in your own mind? Cassandra is in our charge, and I don t intend that people should gossip about her. I suggest that you should be a little more careful in future. Invite me ... | Mr. Hilbery | not license such irreverence outwardly.<|quote|>"Very good. Then you authorize me to tell her that she s been mistaken, and there was nothing but a little fun in it? You ve no doubt, Katharine, in your own mind? Cassandra is in our charge, and I don t intend that people should gossip about her. I suggest that you shoul... | the interview, although he could not license such irreverence outwardly.<|quote|>"Very good. Then you authorize me to tell her that she s been mistaken, and there was nothing but a little fun in it? You ve no doubt, Katharine, in your own mind? Cassandra is in our charge, and I don t intend that people should gossip ab... | poker. Then she said, without embarrassment or apology: "I don t see why I should answer Aunt Celia s questions. I ve told her already that I won t." Mr. Hilbery was relieved and secretly amused at the thought of the interview, although he could not license such irreverence outwardly.<|quote|>"Very good. Then you autho... | kind of misunderstanding. I told her I saw no harm in it, but I should just like to hear from yourself. Has Cassandra been left a little too much in the company of Mr. Denham?" Katharine did not reply at once, and Mr. Hilbery tapped the coal encouragingly with the poker. Then she said, without embarrassment or apology:... | it and was surprised by it. He thought instinctively that he had interrupted some happy hour of hers with Rodney, and apologized. "I m sorry to bother you, my dear. I heard you come in, and thought I d better make myself disagreeable at once as it seems, unfortunately, that fathers are expected to make themselves disag... | of the charge. "She has condoned Cassandra s conduct and entangled herself with Ralph Denham." From which it appeared that Katharine was _not_ absorbed, or which of them was it that had entangled herself with Ralph Denham? From this maze of absurdity Mr. Hilbery saw no way out until Katharine herself came to his help, ... | you think her, Trevor. She has imposed upon your and Maggie s goodness. She has behaved in a way that would have seemed incredible in this house of all houses were it not for other circumstances that are still more incredible." Mr. Hilbery looked taken aback, and was silent for a second. "It all sounds very black," he ... | truth regardless of consequences. She knew from past discussions that the only way to counter her brother s indolence and indifference was to shoot her statements at him in a compressed form once finally upon leaving the room. Having spoken thus, she restrained herself from adding another word, and left the house with ... | Night And Day |
She did not respond, as he had hoped, with any affectionate or humorous reply. She meditated, pondering something or other, and he reflected that even his Katharine did not differ from other women in the capacity to let things be. Or had she something to say? | No speaker | me to your next entertainment."<|quote|>She did not respond, as he had hoped, with any affectionate or humorous reply. She meditated, pondering something or other, and he reflected that even his Katharine did not differ from other women in the capacity to let things be. Or had she something to say?</|quote|>"Have you a... | more careful in future. Invite me to your next entertainment."<|quote|>She did not respond, as he had hoped, with any affectionate or humorous reply. She meditated, pondering something or other, and he reflected that even his Katharine did not differ from other women in the capacity to let things be. Or had she somethi... | nothing but a little fun in it? You ve no doubt, Katharine, in your own mind? Cassandra is in our charge, and I don t intend that people should gossip about her. I suggest that you should be a little more careful in future. Invite me to your next entertainment."<|quote|>She did not respond, as he had hoped, with any af... | Celia s questions. I ve told her already that I won t." Mr. Hilbery was relieved and secretly amused at the thought of the interview, although he could not license such irreverence outwardly. "Very good. Then you authorize me to tell her that she s been mistaken, and there was nothing but a little fun in it? You ve no ... | Aunt Celia has taken it into her head apparently that you and Cassandra have been let us say a little foolish. This going about together these pleasant little parties there s been some kind of misunderstanding. I told her I saw no harm in it, but I should just like to hear from yourself. Has Cassandra been left a littl... | book. No sooner had he heard the young people come in and go upstairs than he sent a maid to tell Miss Katharine that he wished to speak to her in the study. She was slipping furs loosely onto the floor in the drawing-room in front of the fire. They were all gathered round, reluctant to part. The message from her fathe... | I own I am completely in the dark." Mrs. Milvain became rigid, and emitted her message in little short sentences of extreme intensity. "Who has Cassandra gone out with? William Rodney. Who has Katharine gone out with? Ralph Denham. Why are they for ever meeting each other round street corners, and going to music-halls,... | to bother you, my dear. I heard you come in, and thought I d better make myself disagreeable at once as it seems, unfortunately, that fathers are expected to make themselves disagreeable. Now, your Aunt Celia has been to see me; your Aunt Celia has taken it into her head apparently that you and Cassandra have been let ... | Night And Day |
"Have you a guilty conscience?" | Mr. Hilbery | had she something to say?<|quote|>"Have you a guilty conscience?"</|quote|>he inquired lightly. "Tell me, | to let things be. Or had she something to say?<|quote|>"Have you a guilty conscience?"</|quote|>he inquired lightly. "Tell me, Katharine," he said more seriously, | to your next entertainment." She did not respond, as he had hoped, with any affectionate or humorous reply. She meditated, pondering something or other, and he reflected that even his Katharine did not differ from other women in the capacity to let things be. Or had she something to say?<|quote|>"Have you a guilty cons... | mistaken, and there was nothing but a little fun in it? You ve no doubt, Katharine, in your own mind? Cassandra is in our charge, and I don t intend that people should gossip about her. I suggest that you should be a little more careful in future. Invite me to your next entertainment." She did not respond, as he had ho... | I should just like to hear from yourself. Has Cassandra been left a little too much in the company of Mr. Denham?" Katharine did not reply at once, and Mr. Hilbery tapped the coal encouragingly with the poker. Then she said, without embarrassment or apology: "I don t see why I should answer Aunt Celia s questions. I ve... | of the fire. They were all gathered round, reluctant to part. The message from her father surprised Katharine, and the others caught from her look, as she turned to go, a vague sense of apprehension. Mr. Hilbery was reassured by the sight of her. He congratulated himself, he prided himself, upon possessing a daughter w... | other round street corners, and going to music-halls, and taking cabs late at night? Why will Katharine not tell me the truth when I question her? I understand the reason now. Katharine has entangled herself with this unknown lawyer; she has seen fit to condone Cassandra s conduct." There was another slight pause. "Ah,... | she turned to go, a vague sense of apprehension. Mr. Hilbery was reassured by the sight of her. He congratulated himself, he prided himself, upon possessing a daughter who had a sense of responsibility and an understanding of life profound beyond her years. Moreover, she was looking to-day unusual; he had come to take ... | Night And Day |
he inquired lightly. | No speaker | "Have you a guilty conscience?"<|quote|>he inquired lightly.</|quote|>"Tell me, Katharine," he said | had she something to say? "Have you a guilty conscience?"<|quote|>he inquired lightly.</|quote|>"Tell me, Katharine," he said more seriously, struck by something | did not respond, as he had hoped, with any affectionate or humorous reply. She meditated, pondering something or other, and he reflected that even his Katharine did not differ from other women in the capacity to let things be. Or had she something to say? "Have you a guilty conscience?"<|quote|>he inquired lightly.</|q... | but a little fun in it? You ve no doubt, Katharine, in your own mind? Cassandra is in our charge, and I don t intend that people should gossip about her. I suggest that you should be a little more careful in future. Invite me to your next entertainment." She did not respond, as he had hoped, with any affectionate or hu... | hear from yourself. Has Cassandra been left a little too much in the company of Mr. Denham?" Katharine did not reply at once, and Mr. Hilbery tapped the coal encouragingly with the poker. Then she said, without embarrassment or apology: "I don t see why I should answer Aunt Celia s questions. I ve told her already that... | all gathered round, reluctant to part. The message from her father surprised Katharine, and the others caught from her look, as she turned to go, a vague sense of apprehension. Mr. Hilbery was reassured by the sight of her. He congratulated himself, he prided himself, upon possessing a daughter who had a sense of respo... | going to music-halls, and taking cabs late at night? Why will Katharine not tell me the truth when I question her? I understand the reason now. Katharine has entangled herself with this unknown lawyer; she has seen fit to condone Cassandra s conduct." There was another slight pause. "Ah, well, Katharine will no doubt h... | come in and go upstairs than he sent a maid to tell Miss Katharine that he wished to speak to her in the study. She was slipping furs loosely onto the floor in the drawing-room in front of the fire. They were all gathered round, reluctant to part. The message from her father surprised Katharine, and the others caught f... | Night And Day |
"Tell me, Katharine," | Mr. Hilbery | guilty conscience?" he inquired lightly.<|quote|>"Tell me, Katharine,"</|quote|>he said more seriously, struck | to say? "Have you a guilty conscience?" he inquired lightly.<|quote|>"Tell me, Katharine,"</|quote|>he said more seriously, struck by something in the expression | as he had hoped, with any affectionate or humorous reply. She meditated, pondering something or other, and he reflected that even his Katharine did not differ from other women in the capacity to let things be. Or had she something to say? "Have you a guilty conscience?" he inquired lightly.<|quote|>"Tell me, Katharine,... | fun in it? You ve no doubt, Katharine, in your own mind? Cassandra is in our charge, and I don t intend that people should gossip about her. I suggest that you should be a little more careful in future. Invite me to your next entertainment." She did not respond, as he had hoped, with any affectionate or humorous reply.... | Has Cassandra been left a little too much in the company of Mr. Denham?" Katharine did not reply at once, and Mr. Hilbery tapped the coal encouragingly with the poker. Then she said, without embarrassment or apology: "I don t see why I should answer Aunt Celia s questions. I ve told her already that I won t." Mr. Hilbe... | reluctant to part. The message from her father surprised Katharine, and the others caught from her look, as she turned to go, a vague sense of apprehension. Mr. Hilbery was reassured by the sight of her. He congratulated himself, he prided himself, upon possessing a daughter who had a sense of responsibility and an und... | and taking cabs late at night? Why will Katharine not tell me the truth when I question her? I understand the reason now. Katharine has entangled herself with this unknown lawyer; she has seen fit to condone Cassandra s conduct." There was another slight pause. "Ah, well, Katharine will no doubt have some explanation t... | I told her I saw no harm in it, but I should just like to hear from yourself. Has Cassandra been left a little too much in the company of Mr. Denham?" Katharine did not reply at once, and Mr. Hilbery tapped the coal encouragingly with the poker. Then she said, without embarrassment or apology: "I don t see why I should... | Night And Day |
he said more seriously, struck by something in the expression of her eyes. | No speaker | inquired lightly. "Tell me, Katharine,"<|quote|>he said more seriously, struck by something in the expression of her eyes.</|quote|>"I ve been meaning to | you a guilty conscience?" he inquired lightly. "Tell me, Katharine,"<|quote|>he said more seriously, struck by something in the expression of her eyes.</|quote|>"I ve been meaning to tell you for some time," | hoped, with any affectionate or humorous reply. She meditated, pondering something or other, and he reflected that even his Katharine did not differ from other women in the capacity to let things be. Or had she something to say? "Have you a guilty conscience?" he inquired lightly. "Tell me, Katharine,"<|quote|>he said ... | You ve no doubt, Katharine, in your own mind? Cassandra is in our charge, and I don t intend that people should gossip about her. I suggest that you should be a little more careful in future. Invite me to your next entertainment." She did not respond, as he had hoped, with any affectionate or humorous reply. She medita... | left a little too much in the company of Mr. Denham?" Katharine did not reply at once, and Mr. Hilbery tapped the coal encouragingly with the poker. Then she said, without embarrassment or apology: "I don t see why I should answer Aunt Celia s questions. I ve told her already that I won t." Mr. Hilbery was relieved and... | The message from her father surprised Katharine, and the others caught from her look, as she turned to go, a vague sense of apprehension. Mr. Hilbery was reassured by the sight of her. He congratulated himself, he prided himself, upon possessing a daughter who had a sense of responsibility and an understanding of life ... | late at night? Why will Katharine not tell me the truth when I question her? I understand the reason now. Katharine has entangled herself with this unknown lawyer; she has seen fit to condone Cassandra s conduct." There was another slight pause. "Ah, well, Katharine will no doubt have some explanation to give me," Mr. ... | been, innocently and ignorantly, led into some foolish situation in one of their unshepherded dissipations. His wife was an erratic judge of the conventions; he himself was lazy; and with Katharine absorbed, very naturally Here he recalled, as well as he could, the exact nature of the charge. "She has condoned Cassandr... | Night And Day |
"I ve been meaning to tell you for some time," | Katharine Hilbery | the expression of her eyes.<|quote|>"I ve been meaning to tell you for some time,"</|quote|>she said, "I m not | seriously, struck by something in the expression of her eyes.<|quote|>"I ve been meaning to tell you for some time,"</|quote|>she said, "I m not going to marry William." "You | and he reflected that even his Katharine did not differ from other women in the capacity to let things be. Or had she something to say? "Have you a guilty conscience?" he inquired lightly. "Tell me, Katharine," he said more seriously, struck by something in the expression of her eyes.<|quote|>"I ve been meaning to tell... | charge, and I don t intend that people should gossip about her. I suggest that you should be a little more careful in future. Invite me to your next entertainment." She did not respond, as he had hoped, with any affectionate or humorous reply. She meditated, pondering something or other, and he reflected that even his ... | not reply at once, and Mr. Hilbery tapped the coal encouragingly with the poker. Then she said, without embarrassment or apology: "I don t see why I should answer Aunt Celia s questions. I ve told her already that I won t." Mr. Hilbery was relieved and secretly amused at the thought of the interview, although he could ... | look, as she turned to go, a vague sense of apprehension. Mr. Hilbery was reassured by the sight of her. He congratulated himself, he prided himself, upon possessing a daughter who had a sense of responsibility and an understanding of life profound beyond her years. Moreover, she was looking to-day unusual; he had come... | question her? I understand the reason now. Katharine has entangled herself with this unknown lawyer; she has seen fit to condone Cassandra s conduct." There was another slight pause. "Ah, well, Katharine will no doubt have some explanation to give me," Mr. Hilbery replied imperturbably. "It s a little too complicated f... | little foolish. This going about together these pleasant little parties there s been some kind of misunderstanding. I told her I saw no harm in it, but I should just like to hear from yourself. Has Cassandra been left a little too much in the company of Mr. Denham?" Katharine did not reply at once, and Mr. Hilbery tapp... | Night And Day |
she said, | No speaker | tell you for some time,"<|quote|>she said,</|quote|>"I m not going to | "I ve been meaning to tell you for some time,"<|quote|>she said,</|quote|>"I m not going to marry William." "You re not | from other women in the capacity to let things be. Or had she something to say? "Have you a guilty conscience?" he inquired lightly. "Tell me, Katharine," he said more seriously, struck by something in the expression of her eyes. "I ve been meaning to tell you for some time,"<|quote|>she said,</|quote|>"I m not going t... | about her. I suggest that you should be a little more careful in future. Invite me to your next entertainment." She did not respond, as he had hoped, with any affectionate or humorous reply. She meditated, pondering something or other, and he reflected that even his Katharine did not differ from other women in the capa... | encouragingly with the poker. Then she said, without embarrassment or apology: "I don t see why I should answer Aunt Celia s questions. I ve told her already that I won t." Mr. Hilbery was relieved and secretly amused at the thought of the interview, although he could not license such irreverence outwardly. "Very good.... | apprehension. Mr. Hilbery was reassured by the sight of her. He congratulated himself, he prided himself, upon possessing a daughter who had a sense of responsibility and an understanding of life profound beyond her years. Moreover, she was looking to-day unusual; he had come to take her beauty for granted; now he reme... | herself with this unknown lawyer; she has seen fit to condone Cassandra s conduct." There was another slight pause. "Ah, well, Katharine will no doubt have some explanation to give me," Mr. Hilbery replied imperturbably. "It s a little too complicated for me to take in all at once, I confess and, if you won t think me ... | who had a sense of responsibility and an understanding of life profound beyond her years. Moreover, she was looking to-day unusual; he had come to take her beauty for granted; now he remembered it and was surprised by it. He thought instinctively that he had interrupted some happy hour of hers with Rodney, and apologiz... | Night And Day |
"I m not going to marry William." | Katharine Hilbery | for some time," she said,<|quote|>"I m not going to marry William."</|quote|>"You re not going !" | been meaning to tell you for some time," she said,<|quote|>"I m not going to marry William."</|quote|>"You re not going !" he exclaimed, dropping the poker | women in the capacity to let things be. Or had she something to say? "Have you a guilty conscience?" he inquired lightly. "Tell me, Katharine," he said more seriously, struck by something in the expression of her eyes. "I ve been meaning to tell you for some time," she said,<|quote|>"I m not going to marry William."</|... | I suggest that you should be a little more careful in future. Invite me to your next entertainment." She did not respond, as he had hoped, with any affectionate or humorous reply. She meditated, pondering something or other, and he reflected that even his Katharine did not differ from other women in the capacity to let... | the poker. Then she said, without embarrassment or apology: "I don t see why I should answer Aunt Celia s questions. I ve told her already that I won t." Mr. Hilbery was relieved and secretly amused at the thought of the interview, although he could not license such irreverence outwardly. "Very good. Then you authorize... | Hilbery was reassured by the sight of her. He congratulated himself, he prided himself, upon possessing a daughter who had a sense of responsibility and an understanding of life profound beyond her years. Moreover, she was looking to-day unusual; he had come to take her beauty for granted; now he remembered it and was ... | this unknown lawyer; she has seen fit to condone Cassandra s conduct." There was another slight pause. "Ah, well, Katharine will no doubt have some explanation to give me," Mr. Hilbery replied imperturbably. "It s a little too complicated for me to take in all at once, I confess and, if you won t think me rude, Celia, ... | unshepherded dissipations. His wife was an erratic judge of the conventions; he himself was lazy; and with Katharine absorbed, very naturally Here he recalled, as well as he could, the exact nature of the charge. "She has condoned Cassandra s conduct and entangled herself with Ralph Denham." From which it appeared that... | Night And Day |
"You re not going !" | Mr. Hilbery | not going to marry William."<|quote|>"You re not going !"</|quote|>he exclaimed, dropping the poker | time," she said, "I m not going to marry William."<|quote|>"You re not going !"</|quote|>he exclaimed, dropping the poker in his immense surprise. "Why? | be. Or had she something to say? "Have you a guilty conscience?" he inquired lightly. "Tell me, Katharine," he said more seriously, struck by something in the expression of her eyes. "I ve been meaning to tell you for some time," she said, "I m not going to marry William."<|quote|>"You re not going !"</|quote|>he excla... | little more careful in future. Invite me to your next entertainment." She did not respond, as he had hoped, with any affectionate or humorous reply. She meditated, pondering something or other, and he reflected that even his Katharine did not differ from other women in the capacity to let things be. Or had she somethin... | or apology: "I don t see why I should answer Aunt Celia s questions. I ve told her already that I won t." Mr. Hilbery was relieved and secretly amused at the thought of the interview, although he could not license such irreverence outwardly. "Very good. Then you authorize me to tell her that she s been mistaken, and th... | her. He congratulated himself, he prided himself, upon possessing a daughter who had a sense of responsibility and an understanding of life profound beyond her years. Moreover, she was looking to-day unusual; he had come to take her beauty for granted; now he remembered it and was surprised by it. He thought instinctiv... | to condone Cassandra s conduct." There was another slight pause. "Ah, well, Katharine will no doubt have some explanation to give me," Mr. Hilbery replied imperturbably. "It s a little too complicated for me to take in all at once, I confess and, if you won t think me rude, Celia, I think I ll be getting along towards ... | once as it seems, unfortunately, that fathers are expected to make themselves disagreeable. Now, your Aunt Celia has been to see me; your Aunt Celia has taken it into her head apparently that you and Cassandra have been let us say a little foolish. This going about together these pleasant little parties there s been so... | Night And Day |
he exclaimed, dropping the poker in his immense surprise. | No speaker | "You re not going !"<|quote|>he exclaimed, dropping the poker in his immense surprise.</|quote|>"Why? When? Explain yourself, Katharine." | not going to marry William." "You re not going !"<|quote|>he exclaimed, dropping the poker in his immense surprise.</|quote|>"Why? When? Explain yourself, Katharine." "Oh, some time ago a | to say? "Have you a guilty conscience?" he inquired lightly. "Tell me, Katharine," he said more seriously, struck by something in the expression of her eyes. "I ve been meaning to tell you for some time," she said, "I m not going to marry William." "You re not going !"<|quote|>he exclaimed, dropping the poker in his im... | Invite me to your next entertainment." She did not respond, as he had hoped, with any affectionate or humorous reply. She meditated, pondering something or other, and he reflected that even his Katharine did not differ from other women in the capacity to let things be. Or had she something to say? "Have you a guilty co... | see why I should answer Aunt Celia s questions. I ve told her already that I won t." Mr. Hilbery was relieved and secretly amused at the thought of the interview, although he could not license such irreverence outwardly. "Very good. Then you authorize me to tell her that she s been mistaken, and there was nothing but a... | prided himself, upon possessing a daughter who had a sense of responsibility and an understanding of life profound beyond her years. Moreover, she was looking to-day unusual; he had come to take her beauty for granted; now he remembered it and was surprised by it. He thought instinctively that he had interrupted some h... | There was another slight pause. "Ah, well, Katharine will no doubt have some explanation to give me," Mr. Hilbery replied imperturbably. "It s a little too complicated for me to take in all at once, I confess and, if you won t think me rude, Celia, I think I ll be getting along towards Knightsbridge." Mrs. Milvain rose... | Hilbery tapped the coal encouragingly with the poker. Then she said, without embarrassment or apology: "I don t see why I should answer Aunt Celia s questions. I ve told her already that I won t." Mr. Hilbery was relieved and secretly amused at the thought of the interview, although he could not license such irreverenc... | Night And Day |
"Why? When? Explain yourself, Katharine." | Mr. Hilbery | poker in his immense surprise.<|quote|>"Why? When? Explain yourself, Katharine."</|quote|>"Oh, some time ago a | !" he exclaimed, dropping the poker in his immense surprise.<|quote|>"Why? When? Explain yourself, Katharine."</|quote|>"Oh, some time ago a week, perhaps more." Katharine spoke | lightly. "Tell me, Katharine," he said more seriously, struck by something in the expression of her eyes. "I ve been meaning to tell you for some time," she said, "I m not going to marry William." "You re not going !" he exclaimed, dropping the poker in his immense surprise.<|quote|>"Why? When? Explain yourself, Kathar... | respond, as he had hoped, with any affectionate or humorous reply. She meditated, pondering something or other, and he reflected that even his Katharine did not differ from other women in the capacity to let things be. Or had she something to say? "Have you a guilty conscience?" he inquired lightly. "Tell me, Katharine... | I ve told her already that I won t." Mr. Hilbery was relieved and secretly amused at the thought of the interview, although he could not license such irreverence outwardly. "Very good. Then you authorize me to tell her that she s been mistaken, and there was nothing but a little fun in it? You ve no doubt, Katharine, i... | sense of responsibility and an understanding of life profound beyond her years. Moreover, she was looking to-day unusual; he had come to take her beauty for granted; now he remembered it and was surprised by it. He thought instinctively that he had interrupted some happy hour of hers with Rodney, and apologized. "I m s... | no doubt have some explanation to give me," Mr. Hilbery replied imperturbably. "It s a little too complicated for me to take in all at once, I confess and, if you won t think me rude, Celia, I think I ll be getting along towards Knightsbridge." Mrs. Milvain rose at once. "She has condoned Cassandra s conduct and entang... | disagreeable. Now, your Aunt Celia has been to see me; your Aunt Celia has taken it into her head apparently that you and Cassandra have been let us say a little foolish. This going about together these pleasant little parties there s been some kind of misunderstanding. I told her I saw no harm in it, but I should just... | Night And Day |
"Oh, some time ago a week, perhaps more." | Katharine Hilbery | "Why? When? Explain yourself, Katharine."<|quote|>"Oh, some time ago a week, perhaps more."</|quote|>Katharine spoke hurriedly and indifferently, | poker in his immense surprise. "Why? When? Explain yourself, Katharine."<|quote|>"Oh, some time ago a week, perhaps more."</|quote|>Katharine spoke hurriedly and indifferently, as if the matter could | said more seriously, struck by something in the expression of her eyes. "I ve been meaning to tell you for some time," she said, "I m not going to marry William." "You re not going !" he exclaimed, dropping the poker in his immense surprise. "Why? When? Explain yourself, Katharine."<|quote|>"Oh, some time ago a week, p... | with any affectionate or humorous reply. She meditated, pondering something or other, and he reflected that even his Katharine did not differ from other women in the capacity to let things be. Or had she something to say? "Have you a guilty conscience?" he inquired lightly. "Tell me, Katharine," he said more seriously,... | that I won t." Mr. Hilbery was relieved and secretly amused at the thought of the interview, although he could not license such irreverence outwardly. "Very good. Then you authorize me to tell her that she s been mistaken, and there was nothing but a little fun in it? You ve no doubt, Katharine, in your own mind? Cassa... | understanding of life profound beyond her years. Moreover, she was looking to-day unusual; he had come to take her beauty for granted; now he remembered it and was surprised by it. He thought instinctively that he had interrupted some happy hour of hers with Rodney, and apologized. "I m sorry to bother you, my dear. I ... | to give me," Mr. Hilbery replied imperturbably. "It s a little too complicated for me to take in all at once, I confess and, if you won t think me rude, Celia, I think I ll be getting along towards Knightsbridge." Mrs. Milvain rose at once. "She has condoned Cassandra s conduct and entangled herself with Ralph Denham,"... | her in the study. She was slipping furs loosely onto the floor in the drawing-room in front of the fire. They were all gathered round, reluctant to part. The message from her father surprised Katharine, and the others caught from her look, as she turned to go, a vague sense of apprehension. Mr. Hilbery was reassured by... | Night And Day |
Katharine spoke hurriedly and indifferently, as if the matter could no longer concern any one. | No speaker | ago a week, perhaps more."<|quote|>Katharine spoke hurriedly and indifferently, as if the matter could no longer concern any one.</|quote|>"But may I ask why | yourself, Katharine." "Oh, some time ago a week, perhaps more."<|quote|>Katharine spoke hurriedly and indifferently, as if the matter could no longer concern any one.</|quote|>"But may I ask why have I not been told | expression of her eyes. "I ve been meaning to tell you for some time," she said, "I m not going to marry William." "You re not going !" he exclaimed, dropping the poker in his immense surprise. "Why? When? Explain yourself, Katharine." "Oh, some time ago a week, perhaps more."<|quote|>Katharine spoke hurriedly and indi... | pondering something or other, and he reflected that even his Katharine did not differ from other women in the capacity to let things be. Or had she something to say? "Have you a guilty conscience?" he inquired lightly. "Tell me, Katharine," he said more seriously, struck by something in the expression of her eyes. "I v... | and secretly amused at the thought of the interview, although he could not license such irreverence outwardly. "Very good. Then you authorize me to tell her that she s been mistaken, and there was nothing but a little fun in it? You ve no doubt, Katharine, in your own mind? Cassandra is in our charge, and I don t inten... | she was looking to-day unusual; he had come to take her beauty for granted; now he remembered it and was surprised by it. He thought instinctively that he had interrupted some happy hour of hers with Rodney, and apologized. "I m sorry to bother you, my dear. I heard you come in, and thought I d better make myself disag... | s a little too complicated for me to take in all at once, I confess and, if you won t think me rude, Celia, I think I ll be getting along towards Knightsbridge." Mrs. Milvain rose at once. "She has condoned Cassandra s conduct and entangled herself with Ralph Denham," she repeated. She stood very erect with the dauntle... | now he remembered it and was surprised by it. He thought instinctively that he had interrupted some happy hour of hers with Rodney, and apologized. "I m sorry to bother you, my dear. I heard you come in, and thought I d better make myself disagreeable at once as it seems, unfortunately, that fathers are expected to mak... | Night And Day |
"But may I ask why have I not been told of this what do you mean by it?" | Mr. Hilbery | no longer concern any one.<|quote|>"But may I ask why have I not been told of this what do you mean by it?"</|quote|>"We don t wish to | as if the matter could no longer concern any one.<|quote|>"But may I ask why have I not been told of this what do you mean by it?"</|quote|>"We don t wish to be married that s all." | said, "I m not going to marry William." "You re not going !" he exclaimed, dropping the poker in his immense surprise. "Why? When? Explain yourself, Katharine." "Oh, some time ago a week, perhaps more." Katharine spoke hurriedly and indifferently, as if the matter could no longer concern any one.<|quote|>"But may I ask... | other women in the capacity to let things be. Or had she something to say? "Have you a guilty conscience?" he inquired lightly. "Tell me, Katharine," he said more seriously, struck by something in the expression of her eyes. "I ve been meaning to tell you for some time," she said, "I m not going to marry William." "You... | irreverence outwardly. "Very good. Then you authorize me to tell her that she s been mistaken, and there was nothing but a little fun in it? You ve no doubt, Katharine, in your own mind? Cassandra is in our charge, and I don t intend that people should gossip about her. I suggest that you should be a little more carefu... | he remembered it and was surprised by it. He thought instinctively that he had interrupted some happy hour of hers with Rodney, and apologized. "I m sorry to bother you, my dear. I heard you come in, and thought I d better make myself disagreeable at once as it seems, unfortunately, that fathers are expected to make th... | and, if you won t think me rude, Celia, I think I ll be getting along towards Knightsbridge." Mrs. Milvain rose at once. "She has condoned Cassandra s conduct and entangled herself with Ralph Denham," she repeated. She stood very erect with the dauntless air of one testifying to the truth regardless of consequences. Sh... | that Katharine was _not_ absorbed, or which of them was it that had entangled herself with Ralph Denham? From this maze of absurdity Mr. Hilbery saw no way out until Katharine herself came to his help, so that he applied himself, very philosophically on the whole, to a book. No sooner had he heard the young people come... | Night And Day |
"We don t wish to be married that s all." | Katharine Hilbery | do you mean by it?"<|quote|>"We don t wish to be married that s all."</|quote|>"This is William s wish | been told of this what do you mean by it?"<|quote|>"We don t wish to be married that s all."</|quote|>"This is William s wish as well as yours?" "Oh, | in his immense surprise. "Why? When? Explain yourself, Katharine." "Oh, some time ago a week, perhaps more." Katharine spoke hurriedly and indifferently, as if the matter could no longer concern any one. "But may I ask why have I not been told of this what do you mean by it?"<|quote|>"We don t wish to be married that s... | guilty conscience?" he inquired lightly. "Tell me, Katharine," he said more seriously, struck by something in the expression of her eyes. "I ve been meaning to tell you for some time," she said, "I m not going to marry William." "You re not going !" he exclaimed, dropping the poker in his immense surprise. "Why? When? ... | was nothing but a little fun in it? You ve no doubt, Katharine, in your own mind? Cassandra is in our charge, and I don t intend that people should gossip about her. I suggest that you should be a little more careful in future. Invite me to your next entertainment." She did not respond, as he had hoped, with any affect... | of hers with Rodney, and apologized. "I m sorry to bother you, my dear. I heard you come in, and thought I d better make myself disagreeable at once as it seems, unfortunately, that fathers are expected to make themselves disagreeable. Now, your Aunt Celia has been to see me; your Aunt Celia has taken it into her head ... | Mrs. Milvain rose at once. "She has condoned Cassandra s conduct and entangled herself with Ralph Denham," she repeated. She stood very erect with the dauntless air of one testifying to the truth regardless of consequences. She knew from past discussions that the only way to counter her brother s indolence and indiffer... | that he had interrupted some happy hour of hers with Rodney, and apologized. "I m sorry to bother you, my dear. I heard you come in, and thought I d better make myself disagreeable at once as it seems, unfortunately, that fathers are expected to make themselves disagreeable. Now, your Aunt Celia has been to see me; you... | Night And Day |
"This is William s wish as well as yours?" | Mr. Hilbery | be married that s all."<|quote|>"This is William s wish as well as yours?"</|quote|>"Oh, yes. We agree perfectly." | "We don t wish to be married that s all."<|quote|>"This is William s wish as well as yours?"</|quote|>"Oh, yes. We agree perfectly." Mr. Hilbery had seldom felt | some time ago a week, perhaps more." Katharine spoke hurriedly and indifferently, as if the matter could no longer concern any one. "But may I ask why have I not been told of this what do you mean by it?" "We don t wish to be married that s all."<|quote|>"This is William s wish as well as yours?"</|quote|>"Oh, yes. We ... | more seriously, struck by something in the expression of her eyes. "I ve been meaning to tell you for some time," she said, "I m not going to marry William." "You re not going !" he exclaimed, dropping the poker in his immense surprise. "Why? When? Explain yourself, Katharine." "Oh, some time ago a week, perhaps more."... | no doubt, Katharine, in your own mind? Cassandra is in our charge, and I don t intend that people should gossip about her. I suggest that you should be a little more careful in future. Invite me to your next entertainment." She did not respond, as he had hoped, with any affectionate or humorous reply. She meditated, po... | bother you, my dear. I heard you come in, and thought I d better make myself disagreeable at once as it seems, unfortunately, that fathers are expected to make themselves disagreeable. Now, your Aunt Celia has been to see me; your Aunt Celia has taken it into her head apparently that you and Cassandra have been let us ... | conduct and entangled herself with Ralph Denham," she repeated. She stood very erect with the dauntless air of one testifying to the truth regardless of consequences. She knew from past discussions that the only way to counter her brother s indolence and indifference was to shoot her statements at him in a compressed f... | you, my dear. I heard you come in, and thought I d better make myself disagreeable at once as it seems, unfortunately, that fathers are expected to make themselves disagreeable. Now, your Aunt Celia has been to see me; your Aunt Celia has taken it into her head apparently that you and Cassandra have been let us say a l... | Night And Day |
"Oh, yes. We agree perfectly." | Katharine Hilbery | wish as well as yours?"<|quote|>"Oh, yes. We agree perfectly."</|quote|>Mr. Hilbery had seldom felt | all." "This is William s wish as well as yours?"<|quote|>"Oh, yes. We agree perfectly."</|quote|>Mr. Hilbery had seldom felt more completely at a loss. | hurriedly and indifferently, as if the matter could no longer concern any one. "But may I ask why have I not been told of this what do you mean by it?" "We don t wish to be married that s all." "This is William s wish as well as yours?"<|quote|>"Oh, yes. We agree perfectly."</|quote|>Mr. Hilbery had seldom felt more co... | her eyes. "I ve been meaning to tell you for some time," she said, "I m not going to marry William." "You re not going !" he exclaimed, dropping the poker in his immense surprise. "Why? When? Explain yourself, Katharine." "Oh, some time ago a week, perhaps more." Katharine spoke hurriedly and indifferently, as if the m... | in our charge, and I don t intend that people should gossip about her. I suggest that you should be a little more careful in future. Invite me to your next entertainment." She did not respond, as he had hoped, with any affectionate or humorous reply. She meditated, pondering something or other, and he reflected that ev... | and thought I d better make myself disagreeable at once as it seems, unfortunately, that fathers are expected to make themselves disagreeable. Now, your Aunt Celia has been to see me; your Aunt Celia has taken it into her head apparently that you and Cassandra have been let us say a little foolish. This going about tog... | She stood very erect with the dauntless air of one testifying to the truth regardless of consequences. She knew from past discussions that the only way to counter her brother s indolence and indifference was to shoot her statements at him in a compressed form once finally upon leaving the room. Having spoken thus, she ... | in our charge, and I don t intend that people should gossip about her. I suggest that you should be a little more careful in future. Invite me to your next entertainment." She did not respond, as he had hoped, with any affectionate or humorous reply. She meditated, pondering something or other, and he reflected that ev... | Night And Day |
Mr. Hilbery had seldom felt more completely at a loss. He thought that Katharine was treating the matter with curious unconcern; she scarcely seemed aware of the gravity of what she was saying; he did not understand the position at all. But his desire to smooth everything over comfortably came to his relief. No doubt t... | No speaker | "Oh, yes. We agree perfectly."<|quote|>Mr. Hilbery had seldom felt more completely at a loss. He thought that Katharine was treating the matter with curious unconcern; she scarcely seemed aware of the gravity of what she was saying; he did not understand the position at all. But his desire to smooth everything over com... | wish as well as yours?" "Oh, yes. We agree perfectly."<|quote|>Mr. Hilbery had seldom felt more completely at a loss. He thought that Katharine was treating the matter with curious unconcern; she scarcely seemed aware of the gravity of what she was saying; he did not understand the position at all. But his desire to sm... | the matter could no longer concern any one. "But may I ask why have I not been told of this what do you mean by it?" "We don t wish to be married that s all." "This is William s wish as well as yours?" "Oh, yes. We agree perfectly."<|quote|>Mr. Hilbery had seldom felt more completely at a loss. He thought that Katharin... | meaning to tell you for some time," she said, "I m not going to marry William." "You re not going !" he exclaimed, dropping the poker in his immense surprise. "Why? When? Explain yourself, Katharine." "Oh, some time ago a week, perhaps more." Katharine spoke hurriedly and indifferently, as if the matter could no longer... | don t intend that people should gossip about her. I suggest that you should be a little more careful in future. Invite me to your next entertainment." She did not respond, as he had hoped, with any affectionate or humorous reply. She meditated, pondering something or other, and he reflected that even his Katharine did ... | make myself disagreeable at once as it seems, unfortunately, that fathers are expected to make themselves disagreeable. Now, your Aunt Celia has been to see me; your Aunt Celia has taken it into her head apparently that you and Cassandra have been let us say a little foolish. This going about together these pleasant li... | the dauntless air of one testifying to the truth regardless of consequences. She knew from past discussions that the only way to counter her brother s indolence and indifference was to shoot her statements at him in a compressed form once finally upon leaving the room. Having spoken thus, she restrained herself from ad... | I told her I saw no harm in it, but I should just like to hear from yourself. Has Cassandra been left a little too much in the company of Mr. Denham?" Katharine did not reply at once, and Mr. Hilbery tapped the coal encouragingly with the poker. Then she said, without embarrassment or apology: "I don t see why I should... | Night And Day |
"I confess I find great difficulty in following you. I should like to hear William s side of the story," | Mr. Hilbery | daughter to let things be.<|quote|>"I confess I find great difficulty in following you. I should like to hear William s side of the story,"</|quote|>he said irritably. "I think | cared too much for this daughter to let things be.<|quote|>"I confess I find great difficulty in following you. I should like to hear William s side of the story,"</|quote|>he said irritably. "I think he ought to have spoken | was some quarrel, some whimsey on the part of William, who, though a good fellow, was a little exacting sometimes something that a woman could put right. But though he inclined to take the easiest view of his responsibilities, he cared too much for this daughter to let things be.<|quote|>"I confess I find great difficu... | completely at a loss. He thought that Katharine was treating the matter with curious unconcern; she scarcely seemed aware of the gravity of what she was saying; he did not understand the position at all. But his desire to smooth everything over comfortably came to his relief. No doubt there was some quarrel, some whims... | time," she said, "I m not going to marry William." "You re not going !" he exclaimed, dropping the poker in his immense surprise. "Why? When? Explain yourself, Katharine." "Oh, some time ago a week, perhaps more." Katharine spoke hurriedly and indifferently, as if the matter could no longer concern any one. "But may I ... | coal encouragingly with the poker. Then she said, without embarrassment or apology: "I don t see why I should answer Aunt Celia s questions. I ve told her already that I won t." Mr. Hilbery was relieved and secretly amused at the thought of the interview, although he could not license such irreverence outwardly. "Very ... | the back of his mind that Cassandra might have been, innocently and ignorantly, led into some foolish situation in one of their unshepherded dissipations. His wife was an erratic judge of the conventions; he himself was lazy; and with Katharine absorbed, very naturally Here he recalled, as well as he could, the exact n... | a little fun in it? You ve no doubt, Katharine, in your own mind? Cassandra is in our charge, and I don t intend that people should gossip about her. I suggest that you should be a little more careful in future. Invite me to your next entertainment." She did not respond, as he had hoped, with any affectionate or humoro... | Night And Day |
he said irritably. | No speaker | s side of the story,"<|quote|>he said irritably.</|quote|>"I think he ought to | should like to hear William s side of the story,"<|quote|>he said irritably.</|quote|>"I think he ought to have spoken to me in | something that a woman could put right. But though he inclined to take the easiest view of his responsibilities, he cared too much for this daughter to let things be. "I confess I find great difficulty in following you. I should like to hear William s side of the story,"<|quote|>he said irritably.</|quote|>"I think he ... | the gravity of what she was saying; he did not understand the position at all. But his desire to smooth everything over comfortably came to his relief. No doubt there was some quarrel, some whimsey on the part of William, who, though a good fellow, was a little exacting sometimes something that a woman could put right.... | in his immense surprise. "Why? When? Explain yourself, Katharine." "Oh, some time ago a week, perhaps more." Katharine spoke hurriedly and indifferently, as if the matter could no longer concern any one. "But may I ask why have I not been told of this what do you mean by it?" "We don t wish to be married that s all." "... | Aunt Celia s questions. I ve told her already that I won t." Mr. Hilbery was relieved and secretly amused at the thought of the interview, although he could not license such irreverence outwardly. "Very good. Then you authorize me to tell her that she s been mistaken, and there was nothing but a little fun in it? You v... | of their unshepherded dissipations. His wife was an erratic judge of the conventions; he himself was lazy; and with Katharine absorbed, very naturally Here he recalled, as well as he could, the exact nature of the charge. "She has condoned Cassandra s conduct and entangled herself with Ralph Denham." From which it appe... | don t see why I should answer Aunt Celia s questions. I ve told her already that I won t." Mr. Hilbery was relieved and secretly amused at the thought of the interview, although he could not license such irreverence outwardly. "Very good. Then you authorize me to tell her that she s been mistaken, and there was nothing... | Night And Day |
"I think he ought to have spoken to me in the first instance." | Mr. Hilbery | the story," he said irritably.<|quote|>"I think he ought to have spoken to me in the first instance."</|quote|>"I wouldn t let him," | hear William s side of the story," he said irritably.<|quote|>"I think he ought to have spoken to me in the first instance."</|quote|>"I wouldn t let him," said Katharine. "I know it | woman could put right. But though he inclined to take the easiest view of his responsibilities, he cared too much for this daughter to let things be. "I confess I find great difficulty in following you. I should like to hear William s side of the story," he said irritably.<|quote|>"I think he ought to have spoken to me... | what she was saying; he did not understand the position at all. But his desire to smooth everything over comfortably came to his relief. No doubt there was some quarrel, some whimsey on the part of William, who, though a good fellow, was a little exacting sometimes something that a woman could put right. But though he ... | surprise. "Why? When? Explain yourself, Katharine." "Oh, some time ago a week, perhaps more." Katharine spoke hurriedly and indifferently, as if the matter could no longer concern any one. "But may I ask why have I not been told of this what do you mean by it?" "We don t wish to be married that s all." "This is William... | questions. I ve told her already that I won t." Mr. Hilbery was relieved and secretly amused at the thought of the interview, although he could not license such irreverence outwardly. "Very good. Then you authorize me to tell her that she s been mistaken, and there was nothing but a little fun in it? You ve no doubt, K... | dissipations. His wife was an erratic judge of the conventions; he himself was lazy; and with Katharine absorbed, very naturally Here he recalled, as well as he could, the exact nature of the charge. "She has condoned Cassandra s conduct and entangled herself with Ralph Denham." From which it appeared that Katharine wa... | the capacity to let things be. Or had she something to say? "Have you a guilty conscience?" he inquired lightly. "Tell me, Katharine," he said more seriously, struck by something in the expression of her eyes. "I ve been meaning to tell you for some time," she said, "I m not going to marry William." "You re not going !... | Night And Day |
"I wouldn t let him," | Katharine Hilbery | me in the first instance."<|quote|>"I wouldn t let him,"</|quote|>said Katharine. "I know it | ought to have spoken to me in the first instance."<|quote|>"I wouldn t let him,"</|quote|>said Katharine. "I know it must seem to you very | of his responsibilities, he cared too much for this daughter to let things be. "I confess I find great difficulty in following you. I should like to hear William s side of the story," he said irritably. "I think he ought to have spoken to me in the first instance."<|quote|>"I wouldn t let him,"</|quote|>said Katharine.... | his desire to smooth everything over comfortably came to his relief. No doubt there was some quarrel, some whimsey on the part of William, who, though a good fellow, was a little exacting sometimes something that a woman could put right. But though he inclined to take the easiest view of his responsibilities, he cared ... | more." Katharine spoke hurriedly and indifferently, as if the matter could no longer concern any one. "But may I ask why have I not been told of this what do you mean by it?" "We don t wish to be married that s all." "This is William s wish as well as yours?" "Oh, yes. We agree perfectly." Mr. Hilbery had seldom felt m... | relieved and secretly amused at the thought of the interview, although he could not license such irreverence outwardly. "Very good. Then you authorize me to tell her that she s been mistaken, and there was nothing but a little fun in it? You ve no doubt, Katharine, in your own mind? Cassandra is in our charge, and I do... | lazy; and with Katharine absorbed, very naturally Here he recalled, as well as he could, the exact nature of the charge. "She has condoned Cassandra s conduct and entangled herself with Ralph Denham." From which it appeared that Katharine was _not_ absorbed, or which of them was it that had entangled herself with Ralph... | dropping the poker in his immense surprise. "Why? When? Explain yourself, Katharine." "Oh, some time ago a week, perhaps more." Katharine spoke hurriedly and indifferently, as if the matter could no longer concern any one. "But may I ask why have I not been told of this what do you mean by it?" "We don t wish to be mar... | Night And Day |
said Katharine. | No speaker | "I wouldn t let him,"<|quote|>said Katharine.</|quote|>"I know it must seem | me in the first instance." "I wouldn t let him,"<|quote|>said Katharine.</|quote|>"I know it must seem to you very strange," she | too much for this daughter to let things be. "I confess I find great difficulty in following you. I should like to hear William s side of the story," he said irritably. "I think he ought to have spoken to me in the first instance." "I wouldn t let him,"<|quote|>said Katharine.</|quote|>"I know it must seem to you very ... | over comfortably came to his relief. No doubt there was some quarrel, some whimsey on the part of William, who, though a good fellow, was a little exacting sometimes something that a woman could put right. But though he inclined to take the easiest view of his responsibilities, he cared too much for this daughter to le... | indifferently, as if the matter could no longer concern any one. "But may I ask why have I not been told of this what do you mean by it?" "We don t wish to be married that s all." "This is William s wish as well as yours?" "Oh, yes. We agree perfectly." Mr. Hilbery had seldom felt more completely at a loss. He thought ... | the thought of the interview, although he could not license such irreverence outwardly. "Very good. Then you authorize me to tell her that she s been mistaken, and there was nothing but a little fun in it? You ve no doubt, Katharine, in your own mind? Cassandra is in our charge, and I don t intend that people should go... | very naturally Here he recalled, as well as he could, the exact nature of the charge. "She has condoned Cassandra s conduct and entangled herself with Ralph Denham." From which it appeared that Katharine was _not_ absorbed, or which of them was it that had entangled herself with Ralph Denham? From this maze of absurdit... | he had hoped, with any affectionate or humorous reply. She meditated, pondering something or other, and he reflected that even his Katharine did not differ from other women in the capacity to let things be. Or had she something to say? "Have you a guilty conscience?" he inquired lightly. "Tell me, Katharine," he said m... | Night And Day |
"I know it must seem to you very strange," | Katharine Hilbery | t let him," said Katharine.<|quote|>"I know it must seem to you very strange,"</|quote|>she added. "But I assure | the first instance." "I wouldn t let him," said Katharine.<|quote|>"I know it must seem to you very strange,"</|quote|>she added. "But I assure you, if you d wait | for this daughter to let things be. "I confess I find great difficulty in following you. I should like to hear William s side of the story," he said irritably. "I think he ought to have spoken to me in the first instance." "I wouldn t let him," said Katharine.<|quote|>"I know it must seem to you very strange,"</|quote|... | came to his relief. No doubt there was some quarrel, some whimsey on the part of William, who, though a good fellow, was a little exacting sometimes something that a woman could put right. But though he inclined to take the easiest view of his responsibilities, he cared too much for this daughter to let things be. "I c... | if the matter could no longer concern any one. "But may I ask why have I not been told of this what do you mean by it?" "We don t wish to be married that s all." "This is William s wish as well as yours?" "Oh, yes. We agree perfectly." Mr. Hilbery had seldom felt more completely at a loss. He thought that Katharine was... | of the interview, although he could not license such irreverence outwardly. "Very good. Then you authorize me to tell her that she s been mistaken, and there was nothing but a little fun in it? You ve no doubt, Katharine, in your own mind? Cassandra is in our charge, and I don t intend that people should gossip about h... | Here he recalled, as well as he could, the exact nature of the charge. "She has condoned Cassandra s conduct and entangled herself with Ralph Denham." From which it appeared that Katharine was _not_ absorbed, or which of them was it that had entangled herself with Ralph Denham? From this maze of absurdity Mr. Hilbery s... | a little too much in the company of Mr. Denham?" Katharine did not reply at once, and Mr. Hilbery tapped the coal encouragingly with the poker. Then she said, without embarrassment or apology: "I don t see why I should answer Aunt Celia s questions. I ve told her already that I won t." Mr. Hilbery was relieved and secr... | Night And Day |
she added. | No speaker | seem to you very strange,"<|quote|>she added.</|quote|>"But I assure you, if | Katharine. "I know it must seem to you very strange,"<|quote|>she added.</|quote|>"But I assure you, if you d wait a little | I find great difficulty in following you. I should like to hear William s side of the story," he said irritably. "I think he ought to have spoken to me in the first instance." "I wouldn t let him," said Katharine. "I know it must seem to you very strange,"<|quote|>she added.</|quote|>"But I assure you, if you d wait a ... | quarrel, some whimsey on the part of William, who, though a good fellow, was a little exacting sometimes something that a woman could put right. But though he inclined to take the easiest view of his responsibilities, he cared too much for this daughter to let things be. "I confess I find great difficulty in following ... | "But may I ask why have I not been told of this what do you mean by it?" "We don t wish to be married that s all." "This is William s wish as well as yours?" "Oh, yes. We agree perfectly." Mr. Hilbery had seldom felt more completely at a loss. He thought that Katharine was treating the matter with curious unconcern; sh... | irreverence outwardly. "Very good. Then you authorize me to tell her that she s been mistaken, and there was nothing but a little fun in it? You ve no doubt, Katharine, in your own mind? Cassandra is in our charge, and I don t intend that people should gossip about her. I suggest that you should be a little more carefu... | exact nature of the charge. "She has condoned Cassandra s conduct and entangled herself with Ralph Denham." From which it appeared that Katharine was _not_ absorbed, or which of them was it that had entangled herself with Ralph Denham? From this maze of absurdity Mr. Hilbery saw no way out until Katharine herself came ... | did not differ from other women in the capacity to let things be. Or had she something to say? "Have you a guilty conscience?" he inquired lightly. "Tell me, Katharine," he said more seriously, struck by something in the expression of her eyes. "I ve been meaning to tell you for some time," she said, "I m not going to ... | Night And Day |
"But I assure you, if you d wait a little until mother comes back." | Katharine Hilbery | you very strange," she added.<|quote|>"But I assure you, if you d wait a little until mother comes back."</|quote|>This appeal for delay was | know it must seem to you very strange," she added.<|quote|>"But I assure you, if you d wait a little until mother comes back."</|quote|>This appeal for delay was much to Mr. Hilbery s | great difficulty in following you. I should like to hear William s side of the story," he said irritably. "I think he ought to have spoken to me in the first instance." "I wouldn t let him," said Katharine. "I know it must seem to you very strange," she added.<|quote|>"But I assure you, if you d wait a little until mot... | whimsey on the part of William, who, though a good fellow, was a little exacting sometimes something that a woman could put right. But though he inclined to take the easiest view of his responsibilities, he cared too much for this daughter to let things be. "I confess I find great difficulty in following you. I should ... | I ask why have I not been told of this what do you mean by it?" "We don t wish to be married that s all." "This is William s wish as well as yours?" "Oh, yes. We agree perfectly." Mr. Hilbery had seldom felt more completely at a loss. He thought that Katharine was treating the matter with curious unconcern; she scarcel... | "Very good. Then you authorize me to tell her that she s been mistaken, and there was nothing but a little fun in it? You ve no doubt, Katharine, in your own mind? Cassandra is in our charge, and I don t intend that people should gossip about her. I suggest that you should be a little more careful in future. Invite me ... | of the charge. "She has condoned Cassandra s conduct and entangled herself with Ralph Denham." From which it appeared that Katharine was _not_ absorbed, or which of them was it that had entangled herself with Ralph Denham? From this maze of absurdity Mr. Hilbery saw no way out until Katharine herself came to his help, ... | me to your next entertainment." She did not respond, as he had hoped, with any affectionate or humorous reply. She meditated, pondering something or other, and he reflected that even his Katharine did not differ from other women in the capacity to let things be. Or had she something to say? "Have you a guilty conscienc... | Night And Day |
This appeal for delay was much to Mr. Hilbery s liking. But his conscience would not suffer it. People were talking. He could not endure that his daughter s conduct should be in any way considered irregular. He wondered whether, in the circumstances, it would be better to wire to his wife, to send for one of his sister... | No speaker | little until mother comes back."<|quote|>This appeal for delay was much to Mr. Hilbery s liking. But his conscience would not suffer it. People were talking. He could not endure that his daughter s conduct should be in any way considered irregular. He wondered whether, in the circumstances, it would be better to wire t... | if you d wait a little until mother comes back."<|quote|>This appeal for delay was much to Mr. Hilbery s liking. But his conscience would not suffer it. People were talking. He could not endure that his daughter s conduct should be in any way considered irregular. He wondered whether, in the circumstances, it would be ... | the story," he said irritably. "I think he ought to have spoken to me in the first instance." "I wouldn t let him," said Katharine. "I know it must seem to you very strange," she added. "But I assure you, if you d wait a little until mother comes back."<|quote|>This appeal for delay was much to Mr. Hilbery s liking. Bu... | exacting sometimes something that a woman could put right. But though he inclined to take the easiest view of his responsibilities, he cared too much for this daughter to let things be. "I confess I find great difficulty in following you. I should like to hear William s side of the story," he said irritably. "I think h... | by it?" "We don t wish to be married that s all." "This is William s wish as well as yours?" "Oh, yes. We agree perfectly." Mr. Hilbery had seldom felt more completely at a loss. He thought that Katharine was treating the matter with curious unconcern; she scarcely seemed aware of the gravity of what she was saying; he... | and there was nothing but a little fun in it? You ve no doubt, Katharine, in your own mind? Cassandra is in our charge, and I don t intend that people should gossip about her. I suggest that you should be a little more careful in future. Invite me to your next entertainment." She did not respond, as he had hoped, with ... | Denham." From which it appeared that Katharine was _not_ absorbed, or which of them was it that had entangled herself with Ralph Denham? From this maze of absurdity Mr. Hilbery saw no way out until Katharine herself came to his help, so that he applied himself, very philosophically on the whole, to a book. No sooner ha... | hers with Rodney, and apologized. "I m sorry to bother you, my dear. I heard you come in, and thought I d better make myself disagreeable at once as it seems, unfortunately, that fathers are expected to make themselves disagreeable. Now, your Aunt Celia has been to see me; your Aunt Celia has taken it into her head app... | Night And Day |
"Here s William," | Katharine Hilbery | manner, but of position also.<|quote|>"Here s William,"</|quote|>Katharine exclaimed, in a tone | complete change, not only of manner, but of position also.<|quote|>"Here s William,"</|quote|>Katharine exclaimed, in a tone of relief. "I ve told | her direction, too. His forehead was becoming more and more wrinkled by the multiplicity of his anxieties, which he was sorely tempted to ask Katharine to solve for him, when the door opened and William Rodney appeared. This necessitated a complete change, not only of manner, but of position also.<|quote|>"Here s Willi... | daughter s conduct should be in any way considered irregular. He wondered whether, in the circumstances, it would be better to wire to his wife, to send for one of his sisters, to forbid William the house, to pack Cassandra off home for he was vaguely conscious of responsibilities in her direction, too. His forehead wa... | daughter to let things be. "I confess I find great difficulty in following you. I should like to hear William s side of the story," he said irritably. "I think he ought to have spoken to me in the first instance." "I wouldn t let him," said Katharine. "I know it must seem to you very strange," she added. "But I assure ... | to tell you for some time," she said, "I m not going to marry William." "You re not going !" he exclaimed, dropping the poker in his immense surprise. "Why? When? Explain yourself, Katharine." "Oh, some time ago a week, perhaps more." Katharine spoke hurriedly and indifferently, as if the matter could no longer concern... | to go, a vague sense of apprehension. Mr. Hilbery was reassured by the sight of her. He congratulated himself, he prided himself, upon possessing a daughter who had a sense of responsibility and an understanding of life profound beyond her years. Moreover, she was looking to-day unusual; he had come to take her beauty ... | should gossip about her. I suggest that you should be a little more careful in future. Invite me to your next entertainment." She did not respond, as he had hoped, with any affectionate or humorous reply. She meditated, pondering something or other, and he reflected that even his Katharine did not differ from other wom... | Night And Day |
Katharine exclaimed, in a tone of relief. | No speaker | position also. "Here s William,"<|quote|>Katharine exclaimed, in a tone of relief.</|quote|>"I ve told father we | only of manner, but of position also. "Here s William,"<|quote|>Katharine exclaimed, in a tone of relief.</|quote|>"I ve told father we re not engaged," she said | His forehead was becoming more and more wrinkled by the multiplicity of his anxieties, which he was sorely tempted to ask Katharine to solve for him, when the door opened and William Rodney appeared. This necessitated a complete change, not only of manner, but of position also. "Here s William,"<|quote|>Katharine excla... | should be in any way considered irregular. He wondered whether, in the circumstances, it would be better to wire to his wife, to send for one of his sisters, to forbid William the house, to pack Cassandra off home for he was vaguely conscious of responsibilities in her direction, too. His forehead was becoming more and... | things be. "I confess I find great difficulty in following you. I should like to hear William s side of the story," he said irritably. "I think he ought to have spoken to me in the first instance." "I wouldn t let him," said Katharine. "I know it must seem to you very strange," she added. "But I assure you, if you d wa... | for some time," she said, "I m not going to marry William." "You re not going !" he exclaimed, dropping the poker in his immense surprise. "Why? When? Explain yourself, Katharine." "Oh, some time ago a week, perhaps more." Katharine spoke hurriedly and indifferently, as if the matter could no longer concern any one. "B... | vague sense of apprehension. Mr. Hilbery was reassured by the sight of her. He congratulated himself, he prided himself, upon possessing a daughter who had a sense of responsibility and an understanding of life profound beyond her years. Moreover, she was looking to-day unusual; he had come to take her beauty for grant... | little exacting sometimes something that a woman could put right. But though he inclined to take the easiest view of his responsibilities, he cared too much for this daughter to let things be. "I confess I find great difficulty in following you. I should like to hear William s side of the story," he said irritably. "I ... | Night And Day |
"I ve told father we re not engaged," | Katharine Hilbery | in a tone of relief.<|quote|>"I ve told father we re not engaged,"</|quote|>she said to him. "I | "Here s William," Katharine exclaimed, in a tone of relief.<|quote|>"I ve told father we re not engaged,"</|quote|>she said to him. "I ve explained that I prevented | wrinkled by the multiplicity of his anxieties, which he was sorely tempted to ask Katharine to solve for him, when the door opened and William Rodney appeared. This necessitated a complete change, not only of manner, but of position also. "Here s William," Katharine exclaimed, in a tone of relief.<|quote|>"I ve told fa... | He wondered whether, in the circumstances, it would be better to wire to his wife, to send for one of his sisters, to forbid William the house, to pack Cassandra off home for he was vaguely conscious of responsibilities in her direction, too. His forehead was becoming more and more wrinkled by the multiplicity of his a... | difficulty in following you. I should like to hear William s side of the story," he said irritably. "I think he ought to have spoken to me in the first instance." "I wouldn t let him," said Katharine. "I know it must seem to you very strange," she added. "But I assure you, if you d wait a little until mother comes back... | not going to marry William." "You re not going !" he exclaimed, dropping the poker in his immense surprise. "Why? When? Explain yourself, Katharine." "Oh, some time ago a week, perhaps more." Katharine spoke hurriedly and indifferently, as if the matter could no longer concern any one. "But may I ask why have I not bee... | reassured by the sight of her. He congratulated himself, he prided himself, upon possessing a daughter who had a sense of responsibility and an understanding of life profound beyond her years. Moreover, she was looking to-day unusual; he had come to take her beauty for granted; now he remembered it and was surprised by... | he inquired lightly. "Tell me, Katharine," he said more seriously, struck by something in the expression of her eyes. "I ve been meaning to tell you for some time," she said, "I m not going to marry William." "You re not going !" he exclaimed, dropping the poker in his immense surprise. "Why? When? Explain yourself, Ka... | Night And Day |
she said to him. | No speaker | father we re not engaged,"<|quote|>she said to him.</|quote|>"I ve explained that I | of relief. "I ve told father we re not engaged,"<|quote|>she said to him.</|quote|>"I ve explained that I prevented you from telling him." | he was sorely tempted to ask Katharine to solve for him, when the door opened and William Rodney appeared. This necessitated a complete change, not only of manner, but of position also. "Here s William," Katharine exclaimed, in a tone of relief. "I ve told father we re not engaged,"<|quote|>she said to him.</|quote|>"I... | be better to wire to his wife, to send for one of his sisters, to forbid William the house, to pack Cassandra off home for he was vaguely conscious of responsibilities in her direction, too. His forehead was becoming more and more wrinkled by the multiplicity of his anxieties, which he was sorely tempted to ask Kathari... | hear William s side of the story," he said irritably. "I think he ought to have spoken to me in the first instance." "I wouldn t let him," said Katharine. "I know it must seem to you very strange," she added. "But I assure you, if you d wait a little until mother comes back." This appeal for delay was much to Mr. Hilbe... | going !" he exclaimed, dropping the poker in his immense surprise. "Why? When? Explain yourself, Katharine." "Oh, some time ago a week, perhaps more." Katharine spoke hurriedly and indifferently, as if the matter could no longer concern any one. "But may I ask why have I not been told of this what do you mean by it?" "... | himself, he prided himself, upon possessing a daughter who had a sense of responsibility and an understanding of life profound beyond her years. Moreover, she was looking to-day unusual; he had come to take her beauty for granted; now he remembered it and was surprised by it. He thought instinctively that he had interr... | "Have you a guilty conscience?" he inquired lightly. "Tell me, Katharine," he said more seriously, struck by something in the expression of her eyes. "I ve been meaning to tell you for some time," she said, "I m not going to marry William." "You re not going !" he exclaimed, dropping the poker in his immense surprise. ... | Night And Day |
"I ve explained that I prevented you from telling him." | Katharine Hilbery | engaged," she said to him.<|quote|>"I ve explained that I prevented you from telling him."</|quote|>William s manner was marked | told father we re not engaged," she said to him.<|quote|>"I ve explained that I prevented you from telling him."</|quote|>William s manner was marked by the utmost formality. He | to ask Katharine to solve for him, when the door opened and William Rodney appeared. This necessitated a complete change, not only of manner, but of position also. "Here s William," Katharine exclaimed, in a tone of relief. "I ve told father we re not engaged," she said to him.<|quote|>"I ve explained that I prevented ... | to his wife, to send for one of his sisters, to forbid William the house, to pack Cassandra off home for he was vaguely conscious of responsibilities in her direction, too. His forehead was becoming more and more wrinkled by the multiplicity of his anxieties, which he was sorely tempted to ask Katharine to solve for hi... | of the story," he said irritably. "I think he ought to have spoken to me in the first instance." "I wouldn t let him," said Katharine. "I know it must seem to you very strange," she added. "But I assure you, if you d wait a little until mother comes back." This appeal for delay was much to Mr. Hilbery s liking. But his... | dropping the poker in his immense surprise. "Why? When? Explain yourself, Katharine." "Oh, some time ago a week, perhaps more." Katharine spoke hurriedly and indifferently, as if the matter could no longer concern any one. "But may I ask why have I not been told of this what do you mean by it?" "We don t wish to be mar... | upon possessing a daughter who had a sense of responsibility and an understanding of life profound beyond her years. Moreover, she was looking to-day unusual; he had come to take her beauty for granted; now he remembered it and was surprised by it. He thought instinctively that he had interrupted some happy hour of her... | answer Aunt Celia s questions. I ve told her already that I won t." Mr. Hilbery was relieved and secretly amused at the thought of the interview, although he could not license such irreverence outwardly. "Very good. Then you authorize me to tell her that she s been mistaken, and there was nothing but a little fun in it... | Night And Day |
William s manner was marked by the utmost formality. He bowed very slightly in the direction of Mr. Hilbery, and stood erect, holding one lapel of his coat, and gazing into the center of the fire. He waited for Mr. Hilbery to speak. Mr. Hilbery also assumed an appearance of formidable dignity. He had risen to his feet,... | No speaker | prevented you from telling him."<|quote|>William s manner was marked by the utmost formality. He bowed very slightly in the direction of Mr. Hilbery, and stood erect, holding one lapel of his coat, and gazing into the center of the fire. He waited for Mr. Hilbery to speak. Mr. Hilbery also assumed an appearance of form... | "I ve explained that I prevented you from telling him."<|quote|>William s manner was marked by the utmost formality. He bowed very slightly in the direction of Mr. Hilbery, and stood erect, holding one lapel of his coat, and gazing into the center of the fire. He waited for Mr. Hilbery to speak. Mr. Hilbery also assume... | opened and William Rodney appeared. This necessitated a complete change, not only of manner, but of position also. "Here s William," Katharine exclaimed, in a tone of relief. "I ve told father we re not engaged," she said to him. "I ve explained that I prevented you from telling him."<|quote|>William s manner was marke... | to forbid William the house, to pack Cassandra off home for he was vaguely conscious of responsibilities in her direction, too. His forehead was becoming more and more wrinkled by the multiplicity of his anxieties, which he was sorely tempted to ask Katharine to solve for him, when the door opened and William Rodney ap... | to have spoken to me in the first instance." "I wouldn t let him," said Katharine. "I know it must seem to you very strange," she added. "But I assure you, if you d wait a little until mother comes back." This appeal for delay was much to Mr. Hilbery s liking. But his conscience would not suffer it. People were talking... | yourself, Katharine." "Oh, some time ago a week, perhaps more." Katharine spoke hurriedly and indifferently, as if the matter could no longer concern any one. "But may I ask why have I not been told of this what do you mean by it?" "We don t wish to be married that s all." "This is William s wish as well as yours?" "Oh... | and an understanding of life profound beyond her years. Moreover, she was looking to-day unusual; he had come to take her beauty for granted; now he remembered it and was surprised by it. He thought instinctively that he had interrupted some happy hour of hers with Rodney, and apologized. "I m sorry to bother you, my d... | perfectly." Mr. Hilbery had seldom felt more completely at a loss. He thought that Katharine was treating the matter with curious unconcern; she scarcely seemed aware of the gravity of what she was saying; he did not understand the position at all. But his desire to smooth everything over comfortably came to his relief... | Night And Day |
"I should like your account of this affair, Rodney if Katharine no longer prevents you from speaking." | Mr. Hilbery | of his body slightly forward.<|quote|>"I should like your account of this affair, Rodney if Katharine no longer prevents you from speaking."</|quote|>William waited two seconds at | now bent the top part of his body slightly forward.<|quote|>"I should like your account of this affair, Rodney if Katharine no longer prevents you from speaking."</|quote|>William waited two seconds at least. "Our engagement is at | and stood erect, holding one lapel of his coat, and gazing into the center of the fire. He waited for Mr. Hilbery to speak. Mr. Hilbery also assumed an appearance of formidable dignity. He had risen to his feet, and now bent the top part of his body slightly forward.<|quote|>"I should like your account of this affair, ... | s William," Katharine exclaimed, in a tone of relief. "I ve told father we re not engaged," she said to him. "I ve explained that I prevented you from telling him." William s manner was marked by the utmost formality. He bowed very slightly in the direction of Mr. Hilbery, and stood erect, holding one lapel of his coat... | s conduct should be in any way considered irregular. He wondered whether, in the circumstances, it would be better to wire to his wife, to send for one of his sisters, to forbid William the house, to pack Cassandra off home for he was vaguely conscious of responsibilities in her direction, too. His forehead was becomin... | had seldom felt more completely at a loss. He thought that Katharine was treating the matter with curious unconcern; she scarcely seemed aware of the gravity of what she was saying; he did not understand the position at all. But his desire to smooth everything over comfortably came to his relief. No doubt there was som... | disagreeable at once as it seems, unfortunately, that fathers are expected to make themselves disagreeable. Now, your Aunt Celia has been to see me; your Aunt Celia has taken it into her head apparently that you and Cassandra have been let us say a little foolish. This going about together these pleasant little parties... | no longer concern any one. "But may I ask why have I not been told of this what do you mean by it?" "We don t wish to be married that s all." "This is William s wish as well as yours?" "Oh, yes. We agree perfectly." Mr. Hilbery had seldom felt more completely at a loss. He thought that Katharine was treating the matter... | Night And Day |
William waited two seconds at least. | No speaker | longer prevents you from speaking."<|quote|>William waited two seconds at least.</|quote|>"Our engagement is at an | affair, Rodney if Katharine no longer prevents you from speaking."<|quote|>William waited two seconds at least.</|quote|>"Our engagement is at an end," he said, with the | He waited for Mr. Hilbery to speak. Mr. Hilbery also assumed an appearance of formidable dignity. He had risen to his feet, and now bent the top part of his body slightly forward. "I should like your account of this affair, Rodney if Katharine no longer prevents you from speaking."<|quote|>William waited two seconds at... | she said to him. "I ve explained that I prevented you from telling him." William s manner was marked by the utmost formality. He bowed very slightly in the direction of Mr. Hilbery, and stood erect, holding one lapel of his coat, and gazing into the center of the fire. He waited for Mr. Hilbery to speak. Mr. Hilbery al... | be better to wire to his wife, to send for one of his sisters, to forbid William the house, to pack Cassandra off home for he was vaguely conscious of responsibilities in her direction, too. His forehead was becoming more and more wrinkled by the multiplicity of his anxieties, which he was sorely tempted to ask Kathari... | curious unconcern; she scarcely seemed aware of the gravity of what she was saying; he did not understand the position at all. But his desire to smooth everything over comfortably came to his relief. No doubt there was some quarrel, some whimsey on the part of William, who, though a good fellow, was a little exacting s... | Aunt Celia has been to see me; your Aunt Celia has taken it into her head apparently that you and Cassandra have been let us say a little foolish. This going about together these pleasant little parties there s been some kind of misunderstanding. I told her I saw no harm in it, but I should just like to hear from yours... | not going to marry William." "You re not going !" he exclaimed, dropping the poker in his immense surprise. "Why? When? Explain yourself, Katharine." "Oh, some time ago a week, perhaps more." Katharine spoke hurriedly and indifferently, as if the matter could no longer concern any one. "But may I ask why have I not bee... | Night And Day |
"Our engagement is at an end," | William Rodney | waited two seconds at least.<|quote|>"Our engagement is at an end,"</|quote|>he said, with the utmost | prevents you from speaking." William waited two seconds at least.<|quote|>"Our engagement is at an end,"</|quote|>he said, with the utmost stiffness. "Has this been arrived | speak. Mr. Hilbery also assumed an appearance of formidable dignity. He had risen to his feet, and now bent the top part of his body slightly forward. "I should like your account of this affair, Rodney if Katharine no longer prevents you from speaking." William waited two seconds at least.<|quote|>"Our engagement is at... | explained that I prevented you from telling him." William s manner was marked by the utmost formality. He bowed very slightly in the direction of Mr. Hilbery, and stood erect, holding one lapel of his coat, and gazing into the center of the fire. He waited for Mr. Hilbery to speak. Mr. Hilbery also assumed an appearanc... | wife, to send for one of his sisters, to forbid William the house, to pack Cassandra off home for he was vaguely conscious of responsibilities in her direction, too. His forehead was becoming more and more wrinkled by the multiplicity of his anxieties, which he was sorely tempted to ask Katharine to solve for him, when... | of the gravity of what she was saying; he did not understand the position at all. But his desire to smooth everything over comfortably came to his relief. No doubt there was some quarrel, some whimsey on the part of William, who, though a good fellow, was a little exacting sometimes something that a woman could put rig... | me; your Aunt Celia has taken it into her head apparently that you and Cassandra have been let us say a little foolish. This going about together these pleasant little parties there s been some kind of misunderstanding. I told her I saw no harm in it, but I should just like to hear from yourself. Has Cassandra been lef... | longer concern any one. "But may I ask why have I not been told of this what do you mean by it?" "We don t wish to be married that s all." "This is William s wish as well as yours?" "Oh, yes. We agree perfectly." Mr. Hilbery had seldom felt more completely at a loss. He thought that Katharine was treating the matter wi... | Night And Day |
he said, with the utmost stiffness. | No speaker | engagement is at an end,"<|quote|>he said, with the utmost stiffness.</|quote|>"Has this been arrived at | two seconds at least. "Our engagement is at an end,"<|quote|>he said, with the utmost stiffness.</|quote|>"Has this been arrived at by your joint desire?" After | appearance of formidable dignity. He had risen to his feet, and now bent the top part of his body slightly forward. "I should like your account of this affair, Rodney if Katharine no longer prevents you from speaking." William waited two seconds at least. "Our engagement is at an end,"<|quote|>he said, with the utmost ... | telling him." William s manner was marked by the utmost formality. He bowed very slightly in the direction of Mr. Hilbery, and stood erect, holding one lapel of his coat, and gazing into the center of the fire. He waited for Mr. Hilbery to speak. Mr. Hilbery also assumed an appearance of formidable dignity. He had rise... | his sisters, to forbid William the house, to pack Cassandra off home for he was vaguely conscious of responsibilities in her direction, too. His forehead was becoming more and more wrinkled by the multiplicity of his anxieties, which he was sorely tempted to ask Katharine to solve for him, when the door opened and Will... | was saying; he did not understand the position at all. But his desire to smooth everything over comfortably came to his relief. No doubt there was some quarrel, some whimsey on the part of William, who, though a good fellow, was a little exacting sometimes something that a woman could put right. But though he inclined ... | it into her head apparently that you and Cassandra have been let us say a little foolish. This going about together these pleasant little parties there s been some kind of misunderstanding. I told her I saw no harm in it, but I should just like to hear from yourself. Has Cassandra been left a little too much in the com... | "We don t wish to be married that s all." "This is William s wish as well as yours?" "Oh, yes. We agree perfectly." Mr. Hilbery had seldom felt more completely at a loss. He thought that Katharine was treating the matter with curious unconcern; she scarcely seemed aware of the gravity of what she was saying; he did not... | Night And Day |
"Has this been arrived at by your joint desire?" | Mr. Hilbery | said, with the utmost stiffness.<|quote|>"Has this been arrived at by your joint desire?"</|quote|>After a perceptible pause William | is at an end," he said, with the utmost stiffness.<|quote|>"Has this been arrived at by your joint desire?"</|quote|>After a perceptible pause William bent his head, and Katharine | risen to his feet, and now bent the top part of his body slightly forward. "I should like your account of this affair, Rodney if Katharine no longer prevents you from speaking." William waited two seconds at least. "Our engagement is at an end," he said, with the utmost stiffness.<|quote|>"Has this been arrived at by y... | marked by the utmost formality. He bowed very slightly in the direction of Mr. Hilbery, and stood erect, holding one lapel of his coat, and gazing into the center of the fire. He waited for Mr. Hilbery to speak. Mr. Hilbery also assumed an appearance of formidable dignity. He had risen to his feet, and now bent the top... | house, to pack Cassandra off home for he was vaguely conscious of responsibilities in her direction, too. His forehead was becoming more and more wrinkled by the multiplicity of his anxieties, which he was sorely tempted to ask Katharine to solve for him, when the door opened and William Rodney appeared. This necessita... | the position at all. But his desire to smooth everything over comfortably came to his relief. No doubt there was some quarrel, some whimsey on the part of William, who, though a good fellow, was a little exacting sometimes something that a woman could put right. But though he inclined to take the easiest view of his re... | you and Cassandra have been let us say a little foolish. This going about together these pleasant little parties there s been some kind of misunderstanding. I told her I saw no harm in it, but I should just like to hear from yourself. Has Cassandra been left a little too much in the company of Mr. Denham?" Katharine di... | in the capacity to let things be. Or had she something to say? "Have you a guilty conscience?" he inquired lightly. "Tell me, Katharine," he said more seriously, struck by something in the expression of her eyes. "I ve been meaning to tell you for some time," she said, "I m not going to marry William." "You re not goin... | Night And Day |
After a perceptible pause William bent his head, and Katharine said, as if by an afterthought: | No speaker | at by your joint desire?"<|quote|>After a perceptible pause William bent his head, and Katharine said, as if by an afterthought:</|quote|>"Oh, yes." Mr. Hilbery swayed | stiffness. "Has this been arrived at by your joint desire?"<|quote|>After a perceptible pause William bent his head, and Katharine said, as if by an afterthought:</|quote|>"Oh, yes." Mr. Hilbery swayed to and fro, and moved | part of his body slightly forward. "I should like your account of this affair, Rodney if Katharine no longer prevents you from speaking." William waited two seconds at least. "Our engagement is at an end," he said, with the utmost stiffness. "Has this been arrived at by your joint desire?"<|quote|>After a perceptible p... | in the direction of Mr. Hilbery, and stood erect, holding one lapel of his coat, and gazing into the center of the fire. He waited for Mr. Hilbery to speak. Mr. Hilbery also assumed an appearance of formidable dignity. He had risen to his feet, and now bent the top part of his body slightly forward. "I should like your... | vaguely conscious of responsibilities in her direction, too. His forehead was becoming more and more wrinkled by the multiplicity of his anxieties, which he was sorely tempted to ask Katharine to solve for him, when the door opened and William Rodney appeared. This necessitated a complete change, not only of manner, bu... | everything over comfortably came to his relief. No doubt there was some quarrel, some whimsey on the part of William, who, though a good fellow, was a little exacting sometimes something that a woman could put right. But though he inclined to take the easiest view of his responsibilities, he cared too much for this dau... | little foolish. This going about together these pleasant little parties there s been some kind of misunderstanding. I told her I saw no harm in it, but I should just like to hear from yourself. Has Cassandra been left a little too much in the company of Mr. Denham?" Katharine did not reply at once, and Mr. Hilbery tapp... | it must seem to you very strange," she added. "But I assure you, if you d wait a little until mother comes back." This appeal for delay was much to Mr. Hilbery s liking. But his conscience would not suffer it. People were talking. He could not endure that his daughter s conduct should be in any way considered irregular... | Night And Day |
"Oh, yes." | Katharine Hilbery | as if by an afterthought:<|quote|>"Oh, yes."</|quote|>Mr. Hilbery swayed to and | his head, and Katharine said, as if by an afterthought:<|quote|>"Oh, yes."</|quote|>Mr. Hilbery swayed to and fro, and moved his lips | Katharine no longer prevents you from speaking." William waited two seconds at least. "Our engagement is at an end," he said, with the utmost stiffness. "Has this been arrived at by your joint desire?" After a perceptible pause William bent his head, and Katharine said, as if by an afterthought:<|quote|>"Oh, yes."</|qu... | gazing into the center of the fire. He waited for Mr. Hilbery to speak. Mr. Hilbery also assumed an appearance of formidable dignity. He had risen to his feet, and now bent the top part of his body slightly forward. "I should like your account of this affair, Rodney if Katharine no longer prevents you from speaking." W... | by the multiplicity of his anxieties, which he was sorely tempted to ask Katharine to solve for him, when the door opened and William Rodney appeared. This necessitated a complete change, not only of manner, but of position also. "Here s William," Katharine exclaimed, in a tone of relief. "I ve told father we re not en... | the part of William, who, though a good fellow, was a little exacting sometimes something that a woman could put right. But though he inclined to take the easiest view of his responsibilities, he cared too much for this daughter to let things be. "I confess I find great difficulty in following you. I should like to hea... | misunderstanding. I told her I saw no harm in it, but I should just like to hear from yourself. Has Cassandra been left a little too much in the company of Mr. Denham?" Katharine did not reply at once, and Mr. Hilbery tapped the coal encouragingly with the poker. Then she said, without embarrassment or apology: "I don ... | daughter to let things be. "I confess I find great difficulty in following you. I should like to hear William s side of the story," he said irritably. "I think he ought to have spoken to me in the first instance." "I wouldn t let him," said Katharine. "I know it must seem to you very strange," she added. "But I assure ... | Night And Day |
Mr. Hilbery swayed to and fro, and moved his lips as if to utter remarks which remained unspoken. | No speaker | by an afterthought: "Oh, yes."<|quote|>Mr. Hilbery swayed to and fro, and moved his lips as if to utter remarks which remained unspoken.</|quote|>"I can only suggest that | and Katharine said, as if by an afterthought: "Oh, yes."<|quote|>Mr. Hilbery swayed to and fro, and moved his lips as if to utter remarks which remained unspoken.</|quote|>"I can only suggest that you should postpone any decision | longer prevents you from speaking." William waited two seconds at least. "Our engagement is at an end," he said, with the utmost stiffness. "Has this been arrived at by your joint desire?" After a perceptible pause William bent his head, and Katharine said, as if by an afterthought: "Oh, yes."<|quote|>Mr. Hilbery swaye... | the center of the fire. He waited for Mr. Hilbery to speak. Mr. Hilbery also assumed an appearance of formidable dignity. He had risen to his feet, and now bent the top part of his body slightly forward. "I should like your account of this affair, Rodney if Katharine no longer prevents you from speaking." William waite... | multiplicity of his anxieties, which he was sorely tempted to ask Katharine to solve for him, when the door opened and William Rodney appeared. This necessitated a complete change, not only of manner, but of position also. "Here s William," Katharine exclaimed, in a tone of relief. "I ve told father we re not engaged,"... | of William, who, though a good fellow, was a little exacting sometimes something that a woman could put right. But though he inclined to take the easiest view of his responsibilities, he cared too much for this daughter to let things be. "I confess I find great difficulty in following you. I should like to hear William... | told her I saw no harm in it, but I should just like to hear from yourself. Has Cassandra been left a little too much in the company of Mr. Denham?" Katharine did not reply at once, and Mr. Hilbery tapped the coal encouragingly with the poker. Then she said, without embarrassment or apology: "I don t see why I should a... | I find great difficulty in following you. I should like to hear William s side of the story," he said irritably. "I think he ought to have spoken to me in the first instance." "I wouldn t let him," said Katharine. "I know it must seem to you very strange," she added. "But I assure you, if you d wait a little until moth... | Night And Day |
"I can only suggest that you should postpone any decision until the effect of this misunderstanding has had time to wear off. You have now known each other" | Mr. Hilbery | utter remarks which remained unspoken.<|quote|>"I can only suggest that you should postpone any decision until the effect of this misunderstanding has had time to wear off. You have now known each other"</|quote|>he began. "There s been | his lips as if to utter remarks which remained unspoken.<|quote|>"I can only suggest that you should postpone any decision until the effect of this misunderstanding has had time to wear off. You have now known each other"</|quote|>he began. "There s been no misunderstanding," Katharine interposed. "Nothing | said, with the utmost stiffness. "Has this been arrived at by your joint desire?" After a perceptible pause William bent his head, and Katharine said, as if by an afterthought: "Oh, yes." Mr. Hilbery swayed to and fro, and moved his lips as if to utter remarks which remained unspoken.<|quote|>"I can only suggest that y... | of formidable dignity. He had risen to his feet, and now bent the top part of his body slightly forward. "I should like your account of this affair, Rodney if Katharine no longer prevents you from speaking." William waited two seconds at least. "Our engagement is at an end," he said, with the utmost stiffness. "Has thi... | door opened and William Rodney appeared. This necessitated a complete change, not only of manner, but of position also. "Here s William," Katharine exclaimed, in a tone of relief. "I ve told father we re not engaged," she said to him. "I ve explained that I prevented you from telling him." William s manner was marked b... | right. But though he inclined to take the easiest view of his responsibilities, he cared too much for this daughter to let things be. "I confess I find great difficulty in following you. I should like to hear William s side of the story," he said irritably. "I think he ought to have spoken to me in the first instance."... | Cassandra been left a little too much in the company of Mr. Denham?" Katharine did not reply at once, and Mr. Hilbery tapped the coal encouragingly with the poker. Then she said, without embarrassment or apology: "I don t see why I should answer Aunt Celia s questions. I ve told her already that I won t." Mr. Hilbery w... | going !" he exclaimed, dropping the poker in his immense surprise. "Why? When? Explain yourself, Katharine." "Oh, some time ago a week, perhaps more." Katharine spoke hurriedly and indifferently, as if the matter could no longer concern any one. "But may I ask why have I not been told of this what do you mean by it?" "... | Night And Day |
he began. | No speaker | have now known each other"<|quote|>he began.</|quote|>"There s been no misunderstanding," | time to wear off. You have now known each other"<|quote|>he began.</|quote|>"There s been no misunderstanding," Katharine interposed. "Nothing at all." | an afterthought: "Oh, yes." Mr. Hilbery swayed to and fro, and moved his lips as if to utter remarks which remained unspoken. "I can only suggest that you should postpone any decision until the effect of this misunderstanding has had time to wear off. You have now known each other"<|quote|>he began.</|quote|>"There s b... | Rodney if Katharine no longer prevents you from speaking." William waited two seconds at least. "Our engagement is at an end," he said, with the utmost stiffness. "Has this been arrived at by your joint desire?" After a perceptible pause William bent his head, and Katharine said, as if by an afterthought: "Oh, yes." Mr... | relief. "I ve told father we re not engaged," she said to him. "I ve explained that I prevented you from telling him." William s manner was marked by the utmost formality. He bowed very slightly in the direction of Mr. Hilbery, and stood erect, holding one lapel of his coat, and gazing into the center of the fire. He w... | great difficulty in following you. I should like to hear William s side of the story," he said irritably. "I think he ought to have spoken to me in the first instance." "I wouldn t let him," said Katharine. "I know it must seem to you very strange," she added. "But I assure you, if you d wait a little until mother come... | poker. Then she said, without embarrassment or apology: "I don t see why I should answer Aunt Celia s questions. I ve told her already that I won t." Mr. Hilbery was relieved and secretly amused at the thought of the interview, although he could not license such irreverence outwardly. "Very good. Then you authorize me ... | a loss. He thought that Katharine was treating the matter with curious unconcern; she scarcely seemed aware of the gravity of what she was saying; he did not understand the position at all. But his desire to smooth everything over comfortably came to his relief. No doubt there was some quarrel, some whimsey on the part... | Night And Day |
"There s been no misunderstanding," | Katharine Hilbery | known each other" he began.<|quote|>"There s been no misunderstanding,"</|quote|>Katharine interposed. "Nothing at all." | wear off. You have now known each other" he began.<|quote|>"There s been no misunderstanding,"</|quote|>Katharine interposed. "Nothing at all." She moved a few paces | "Oh, yes." Mr. Hilbery swayed to and fro, and moved his lips as if to utter remarks which remained unspoken. "I can only suggest that you should postpone any decision until the effect of this misunderstanding has had time to wear off. You have now known each other" he began.<|quote|>"There s been no misunderstanding,"<... | Katharine no longer prevents you from speaking." William waited two seconds at least. "Our engagement is at an end," he said, with the utmost stiffness. "Has this been arrived at by your joint desire?" After a perceptible pause William bent his head, and Katharine said, as if by an afterthought: "Oh, yes." Mr. Hilbery ... | ve told father we re not engaged," she said to him. "I ve explained that I prevented you from telling him." William s manner was marked by the utmost formality. He bowed very slightly in the direction of Mr. Hilbery, and stood erect, holding one lapel of his coat, and gazing into the center of the fire. He waited for M... | in following you. I should like to hear William s side of the story," he said irritably. "I think he ought to have spoken to me in the first instance." "I wouldn t let him," said Katharine. "I know it must seem to you very strange," she added. "But I assure you, if you d wait a little until mother comes back." This app... | she said, without embarrassment or apology: "I don t see why I should answer Aunt Celia s questions. I ve told her already that I won t." Mr. Hilbery was relieved and secretly amused at the thought of the interview, although he could not license such irreverence outwardly. "Very good. Then you authorize me to tell her ... | daughter to let things be. "I confess I find great difficulty in following you. I should like to hear William s side of the story," he said irritably. "I think he ought to have spoken to me in the first instance." "I wouldn t let him," said Katharine. "I know it must seem to you very strange," she added. "But I assure ... | Night And Day |
Katharine interposed. | No speaker | "There s been no misunderstanding,"<|quote|>Katharine interposed.</|quote|>"Nothing at all." She moved | known each other" he began. "There s been no misunderstanding,"<|quote|>Katharine interposed.</|quote|>"Nothing at all." She moved a few paces across the | to and fro, and moved his lips as if to utter remarks which remained unspoken. "I can only suggest that you should postpone any decision until the effect of this misunderstanding has had time to wear off. You have now known each other" he began. "There s been no misunderstanding,"<|quote|>Katharine interposed.</|quote|... | from speaking." William waited two seconds at least. "Our engagement is at an end," he said, with the utmost stiffness. "Has this been arrived at by your joint desire?" After a perceptible pause William bent his head, and Katharine said, as if by an afterthought: "Oh, yes." Mr. Hilbery swayed to and fro, and moved his ... | not engaged," she said to him. "I ve explained that I prevented you from telling him." William s manner was marked by the utmost formality. He bowed very slightly in the direction of Mr. Hilbery, and stood erect, holding one lapel of his coat, and gazing into the center of the fire. He waited for Mr. Hilbery to speak. ... | like to hear William s side of the story," he said irritably. "I think he ought to have spoken to me in the first instance." "I wouldn t let him," said Katharine. "I know it must seem to you very strange," she added. "But I assure you, if you d wait a little until mother comes back." This appeal for delay was much to M... | apology: "I don t see why I should answer Aunt Celia s questions. I ve told her already that I won t." Mr. Hilbery was relieved and secretly amused at the thought of the interview, although he could not license such irreverence outwardly. "Very good. Then you authorize me to tell her that she s been mistaken, and there... | added. "But I assure you, if you d wait a little until mother comes back." This appeal for delay was much to Mr. Hilbery s liking. But his conscience would not suffer it. People were talking. He could not endure that his daughter s conduct should be in any way considered irregular. He wondered whether, in the circumsta... | Night And Day |
"Nothing at all." | Katharine Hilbery | been no misunderstanding," Katharine interposed.<|quote|>"Nothing at all."</|quote|>She moved a few paces | other" he began. "There s been no misunderstanding," Katharine interposed.<|quote|>"Nothing at all."</|quote|>She moved a few paces across the room, as if | fro, and moved his lips as if to utter remarks which remained unspoken. "I can only suggest that you should postpone any decision until the effect of this misunderstanding has had time to wear off. You have now known each other" he began. "There s been no misunderstanding," Katharine interposed.<|quote|>"Nothing at all... | William waited two seconds at least. "Our engagement is at an end," he said, with the utmost stiffness. "Has this been arrived at by your joint desire?" After a perceptible pause William bent his head, and Katharine said, as if by an afterthought: "Oh, yes." Mr. Hilbery swayed to and fro, and moved his lips as if to ut... | she said to him. "I ve explained that I prevented you from telling him." William s manner was marked by the utmost formality. He bowed very slightly in the direction of Mr. Hilbery, and stood erect, holding one lapel of his coat, and gazing into the center of the fire. He waited for Mr. Hilbery to speak. Mr. Hilbery al... | hear William s side of the story," he said irritably. "I think he ought to have spoken to me in the first instance." "I wouldn t let him," said Katharine. "I know it must seem to you very strange," she added. "But I assure you, if you d wait a little until mother comes back." This appeal for delay was much to Mr. Hilbe... | don t see why I should answer Aunt Celia s questions. I ve told her already that I won t." Mr. Hilbery was relieved and secretly amused at the thought of the interview, although he could not license such irreverence outwardly. "Very good. Then you authorize me to tell her that she s been mistaken, and there was nothing... | that his daughter s conduct should be in any way considered irregular. He wondered whether, in the circumstances, it would be better to wire to his wife, to send for one of his sisters, to forbid William the house, to pack Cassandra off home for he was vaguely conscious of responsibilities in her direction, too. His fo... | Night And Day |
She moved a few paces across the room, as if she intended to leave them. Her preoccupied naturalness was in strange contrast to her father s pomposity and to William s military rigidity. He had not once raised his eyes. Katharine s glance, on the other hand, ranged past the two gentlemen, along the books, over the tabl... | No speaker | Katharine interposed. "Nothing at all."<|quote|>She moved a few paces across the room, as if she intended to leave them. Her preoccupied naturalness was in strange contrast to her father s pomposity and to William s military rigidity. He had not once raised his eyes. Katharine s glance, on the other hand, ranged past t... | "There s been no misunderstanding," Katharine interposed. "Nothing at all."<|quote|>She moved a few paces across the room, as if she intended to leave them. Her preoccupied naturalness was in strange contrast to her father s pomposity and to William s military rigidity. He had not once raised his eyes. Katharine s glan... | his lips as if to utter remarks which remained unspoken. "I can only suggest that you should postpone any decision until the effect of this misunderstanding has had time to wear off. You have now known each other" he began. "There s been no misunderstanding," Katharine interposed. "Nothing at all."<|quote|>She moved a ... | seconds at least. "Our engagement is at an end," he said, with the utmost stiffness. "Has this been arrived at by your joint desire?" After a perceptible pause William bent his head, and Katharine said, as if by an afterthought: "Oh, yes." Mr. Hilbery swayed to and fro, and moved his lips as if to utter remarks which r... | him. "I ve explained that I prevented you from telling him." William s manner was marked by the utmost formality. He bowed very slightly in the direction of Mr. Hilbery, and stood erect, holding one lapel of his coat, and gazing into the center of the fire. He waited for Mr. Hilbery to speak. Mr. Hilbery also assumed a... | side of the story," he said irritably. "I think he ought to have spoken to me in the first instance." "I wouldn t let him," said Katharine. "I know it must seem to you very strange," she added. "But I assure you, if you d wait a little until mother comes back." This appeal for delay was much to Mr. Hilbery s liking. Bu... | why I should answer Aunt Celia s questions. I ve told her already that I won t." Mr. Hilbery was relieved and secretly amused at the thought of the interview, although he could not license such irreverence outwardly. "Very good. Then you authorize me to tell her that she s been mistaken, and there was nothing but a lit... | why have I not been told of this what do you mean by it?" "We don t wish to be married that s all." "This is William s wish as well as yours?" "Oh, yes. We agree perfectly." Mr. Hilbery had seldom felt more completely at a loss. He thought that Katharine was treating the matter with curious unconcern; she scarcely seem... | Night And Day |
"Look here, we must get to the bottom of this," | Mr. Hilbery | many years, responsible for her.<|quote|>"Look here, we must get to the bottom of this,"</|quote|>he said, dropping his formal | for the first time in many years, responsible for her.<|quote|>"Look here, we must get to the bottom of this,"</|quote|>he said, dropping his formal manner and addressing Rodney as | his expression. Somehow his faith in her stability and sense was queerly shaken. He no longer felt that he could ultimately entrust her with the whole conduct of her own affairs after a superficial show of directing them. He felt, for the first time in many years, responsible for her.<|quote|>"Look here, we must get to... | once raised his eyes. Katharine s glance, on the other hand, ranged past the two gentlemen, along the books, over the tables, towards the door. She was paying the least possible attention, it seemed, to what was happening. Her father looked at her with a sudden clouding and troubling of his expression. Somehow his fait... | if by an afterthought: "Oh, yes." Mr. Hilbery swayed to and fro, and moved his lips as if to utter remarks which remained unspoken. "I can only suggest that you should postpone any decision until the effect of this misunderstanding has had time to wear off. You have now known each other" he began. "There s been no misu... | more and more wrinkled by the multiplicity of his anxieties, which he was sorely tempted to ask Katharine to solve for him, when the door opened and William Rodney appeared. This necessitated a complete change, not only of manner, but of position also. "Here s William," Katharine exclaimed, in a tone of relief. "I ve t... | other women in the capacity to let things be. Or had she something to say? "Have you a guilty conscience?" he inquired lightly. "Tell me, Katharine," he said more seriously, struck by something in the expression of her eyes. "I ve been meaning to tell you for some time," she said, "I m not going to marry William." "You... | story," he said irritably. "I think he ought to have spoken to me in the first instance." "I wouldn t let him," said Katharine. "I know it must seem to you very strange," she added. "But I assure you, if you d wait a little until mother comes back." This appeal for delay was much to Mr. Hilbery s liking. But his consci... | Night And Day |
he said, dropping his formal manner and addressing Rodney as if Katharine were not present. | No speaker | to the bottom of this,"<|quote|>he said, dropping his formal manner and addressing Rodney as if Katharine were not present.</|quote|>"You ve had some difference | "Look here, we must get to the bottom of this,"<|quote|>he said, dropping his formal manner and addressing Rodney as if Katharine were not present.</|quote|>"You ve had some difference of opinion, eh? Take my | was queerly shaken. He no longer felt that he could ultimately entrust her with the whole conduct of her own affairs after a superficial show of directing them. He felt, for the first time in many years, responsible for her. "Look here, we must get to the bottom of this,"<|quote|>he said, dropping his formal manner and... | hand, ranged past the two gentlemen, along the books, over the tables, towards the door. She was paying the least possible attention, it seemed, to what was happening. Her father looked at her with a sudden clouding and troubling of his expression. Somehow his faith in her stability and sense was queerly shaken. He no ... | and fro, and moved his lips as if to utter remarks which remained unspoken. "I can only suggest that you should postpone any decision until the effect of this misunderstanding has had time to wear off. You have now known each other" he began. "There s been no misunderstanding," Katharine interposed. "Nothing at all." S... | which he was sorely tempted to ask Katharine to solve for him, when the door opened and William Rodney appeared. This necessitated a complete change, not only of manner, but of position also. "Here s William," Katharine exclaimed, in a tone of relief. "I ve told father we re not engaged," she said to him. "I ve explain... | had she something to say? "Have you a guilty conscience?" he inquired lightly. "Tell me, Katharine," he said more seriously, struck by something in the expression of her eyes. "I ve been meaning to tell you for some time," she said, "I m not going to marry William." "You re not going !" he exclaimed, dropping the poker... | he said, with the utmost stiffness. "Has this been arrived at by your joint desire?" After a perceptible pause William bent his head, and Katharine said, as if by an afterthought: "Oh, yes." Mr. Hilbery swayed to and fro, and moved his lips as if to utter remarks which remained unspoken. "I can only suggest that you sh... | Night And Day |
"You ve had some difference of opinion, eh? Take my word for it, most people go through this sort of thing when they re engaged. I ve seen more trouble come from long engagements than from any other form of human folly. Take my advice and put the whole matter out of your minds both of you. I prescribe a complete abstin... | Mr. Hilbery | if Katharine were not present.<|quote|>"You ve had some difference of opinion, eh? Take my word for it, most people go through this sort of thing when they re engaged. I ve seen more trouble come from long engagements than from any other form of human folly. Take my advice and put the whole matter out of your minds bot... | manner and addressing Rodney as if Katharine were not present.<|quote|>"You ve had some difference of opinion, eh? Take my word for it, most people go through this sort of thing when they re engaged. I ve seen more trouble come from long engagements than from any other form of human folly. Take my advice and put the wh... | whole conduct of her own affairs after a superficial show of directing them. He felt, for the first time in many years, responsible for her. "Look here, we must get to the bottom of this," he said, dropping his formal manner and addressing Rodney as if Katharine were not present.<|quote|>"You ve had some difference of ... | She was paying the least possible attention, it seemed, to what was happening. Her father looked at her with a sudden clouding and troubling of his expression. Somehow his faith in her stability and sense was queerly shaken. He no longer felt that he could ultimately entrust her with the whole conduct of her own affair... | can only suggest that you should postpone any decision until the effect of this misunderstanding has had time to wear off. You have now known each other" he began. "There s been no misunderstanding," Katharine interposed. "Nothing at all." She moved a few paces across the room, as if she intended to leave them. Her pre... | opened and William Rodney appeared. This necessitated a complete change, not only of manner, but of position also. "Here s William," Katharine exclaimed, in a tone of relief. "I ve told father we re not engaged," she said to him. "I ve explained that I prevented you from telling him." William s manner was marked by the... | Katharine," he said more seriously, struck by something in the expression of her eyes. "I ve been meaning to tell you for some time," she said, "I m not going to marry William." "You re not going !" he exclaimed, dropping the poker in his immense surprise. "Why? When? Explain yourself, Katharine." "Oh, some time ago a ... | I prevented you from telling him." William s manner was marked by the utmost formality. He bowed very slightly in the direction of Mr. Hilbery, and stood erect, holding one lapel of his coat, and gazing into the center of the fire. He waited for Mr. Hilbery to speak. Mr. Hilbery also assumed an appearance of formidable... | Night And Day |
He was struck by William s appearance, which seemed to him to indicate profound feeling resolutely held in check. No doubt, he reflected, Katharine had been very trying, unconsciously trying, and had driven him to take up a position which was none of his willing. Mr. Hilbery certainly did not overrate William s sufferi... | No speaker | some cheerful seaside resort, Rodney."<|quote|>He was struck by William s appearance, which seemed to him to indicate profound feeling resolutely held in check. No doubt, he reflected, Katharine had been very trying, unconsciously trying, and had driven him to take up a position which was none of his willing. Mr. Hilbe... | complete abstinence from emotion. Visit some cheerful seaside resort, Rodney."<|quote|>He was struck by William s appearance, which seemed to him to indicate profound feeling resolutely held in check. No doubt, he reflected, Katharine had been very trying, unconsciously trying, and had driven him to take up a position ... | thing when they re engaged. I ve seen more trouble come from long engagements than from any other form of human folly. Take my advice and put the whole matter out of your minds both of you. I prescribe a complete abstinence from emotion. Visit some cheerful seaside resort, Rodney."<|quote|>He was struck by William s ap... | many years, responsible for her. "Look here, we must get to the bottom of this," he said, dropping his formal manner and addressing Rodney as if Katharine were not present. "You ve had some difference of opinion, eh? Take my word for it, most people go through this sort of thing when they re engaged. I ve seen more tro... | military rigidity. He had not once raised his eyes. Katharine s glance, on the other hand, ranged past the two gentlemen, along the books, over the tables, towards the door. She was paying the least possible attention, it seemed, to what was happening. Her father looked at her with a sudden clouding and troubling of hi... | stood erect, holding one lapel of his coat, and gazing into the center of the fire. He waited for Mr. Hilbery to speak. Mr. Hilbery also assumed an appearance of formidable dignity. He had risen to his feet, and now bent the top part of his body slightly forward. "I should like your account of this affair, Rodney if Ka... | no longer concern any one. "But may I ask why have I not been told of this what do you mean by it?" "We don t wish to be married that s all." "This is William s wish as well as yours?" "Oh, yes. We agree perfectly." Mr. Hilbery had seldom felt more completely at a loss. He thought that Katharine was treating the matter... | I assure you, if you d wait a little until mother comes back." This appeal for delay was much to Mr. Hilbery s liking. But his conscience would not suffer it. People were talking. He could not endure that his daughter s conduct should be in any way considered irregular. He wondered whether, in the circumstances, it wou... | Night And Day |
"I love Cassandra." | William Rodney | phrases; and then jerked out:<|quote|>"I love Cassandra."</|quote|>Mr. Hilbery s face turned | reward. He fumbled with various phrases; and then jerked out:<|quote|>"I love Cassandra."</|quote|>Mr. Hilbery s face turned a curious dull purple. He | a man of any world that Mr. Hilbery cared to recognize. But some power compelled him, as it had compelled him to come downstairs, to make his stand here and now, alone and unhelped by any one, without prospect of reward. He fumbled with various phrases; and then jerked out:<|quote|>"I love Cassandra."</|quote|>Mr. Hilb... | confess himself entirely and fundamentally other than Mr. Hilbery thought him. Everything was against him. Even the Sunday evening and the fire and the tranquil library scene were against him. Mr. Hilbery s appeal to him as a man of the world was terribly against him. He was no longer a man of any world that Mr. Hilber... | matter out of your minds both of you. I prescribe a complete abstinence from emotion. Visit some cheerful seaside resort, Rodney." He was struck by William s appearance, which seemed to him to indicate profound feeling resolutely held in check. No doubt, he reflected, Katharine had been very trying, unconsciously tryin... | she intended to leave them. Her preoccupied naturalness was in strange contrast to her father s pomposity and to William s military rigidity. He had not once raised his eyes. Katharine s glance, on the other hand, ranged past the two gentlemen, along the books, over the tables, towards the door. She was paying the leas... | ought to have spoken to me in the first instance." "I wouldn t let him," said Katharine. "I know it must seem to you very strange," she added. "But I assure you, if you d wait a little until mother comes back." This appeal for delay was much to Mr. Hilbery s liking. But his conscience would not suffer it. People were t... | interposed. "Nothing at all." She moved a few paces across the room, as if she intended to leave them. Her preoccupied naturalness was in strange contrast to her father s pomposity and to William s military rigidity. He had not once raised his eyes. Katharine s glance, on the other hand, ranged past the two gentlemen, ... | Night And Day |
Mr. Hilbery s face turned a curious dull purple. He looked at his daughter. He nodded his head, as if to convey his silent command to her to leave the room; but either she did not notice it or preferred not to obey. | No speaker | jerked out: "I love Cassandra."<|quote|>Mr. Hilbery s face turned a curious dull purple. He looked at his daughter. He nodded his head, as if to convey his silent command to her to leave the room; but either she did not notice it or preferred not to obey.</|quote|>"You have the impudence" Mr. | with various phrases; and then jerked out: "I love Cassandra."<|quote|>Mr. Hilbery s face turned a curious dull purple. He looked at his daughter. He nodded his head, as if to convey his silent command to her to leave the room; but either she did not notice it or preferred not to obey.</|quote|>"You have the impudence"... | any world that Mr. Hilbery cared to recognize. But some power compelled him, as it had compelled him to come downstairs, to make his stand here and now, alone and unhelped by any one, without prospect of reward. He fumbled with various phrases; and then jerked out: "I love Cassandra."<|quote|>Mr. Hilbery s face turned ... | and fundamentally other than Mr. Hilbery thought him. Everything was against him. Even the Sunday evening and the fire and the tranquil library scene were against him. Mr. Hilbery s appeal to him as a man of the world was terribly against him. He was no longer a man of any world that Mr. Hilbery cared to recognize. But... | your minds both of you. I prescribe a complete abstinence from emotion. Visit some cheerful seaside resort, Rodney." He was struck by William s appearance, which seemed to him to indicate profound feeling resolutely held in check. No doubt, he reflected, Katharine had been very trying, unconsciously trying, and had dri... | leave them. Her preoccupied naturalness was in strange contrast to her father s pomposity and to William s military rigidity. He had not once raised his eyes. Katharine s glance, on the other hand, ranged past the two gentlemen, along the books, over the tables, towards the door. She was paying the least possible atten... | spoken to me in the first instance." "I wouldn t let him," said Katharine. "I know it must seem to you very strange," she added. "But I assure you, if you d wait a little until mother comes back." This appeal for delay was much to Mr. Hilbery s liking. But his conscience would not suffer it. People were talking. He cou... | with the utmost stiffness. "Has this been arrived at by your joint desire?" After a perceptible pause William bent his head, and Katharine said, as if by an afterthought: "Oh, yes." Mr. Hilbery swayed to and fro, and moved his lips as if to utter remarks which remained unspoken. "I can only suggest that you should post... | Night And Day |
"You have the impudence" | Mr. Hilbery | or preferred not to obey.<|quote|>"You have the impudence"</|quote|>Mr. Hilbery began, in a | she did not notice it or preferred not to obey.<|quote|>"You have the impudence"</|quote|>Mr. Hilbery began, in a dull, low voice that he | and then jerked out: "I love Cassandra." Mr. Hilbery s face turned a curious dull purple. He looked at his daughter. He nodded his head, as if to convey his silent command to her to leave the room; but either she did not notice it or preferred not to obey.<|quote|>"You have the impudence"</|quote|>Mr. Hilbery began, in... | He was no longer a man of any world that Mr. Hilbery cared to recognize. But some power compelled him, as it had compelled him to come downstairs, to make his stand here and now, alone and unhelped by any one, without prospect of reward. He fumbled with various phrases; and then jerked out: "I love Cassandra." Mr. Hilb... | been very trying, unconsciously trying, and had driven him to take up a position which was none of his willing. Mr. Hilbery certainly did not overrate William s sufferings. No minutes in his life had hitherto extorted from him such intensity of anguish. He was now facing the consequences of his insanity. He must confes... | the tables, towards the door. She was paying the least possible attention, it seemed, to what was happening. Her father looked at her with a sudden clouding and troubling of his expression. Somehow his faith in her stability and sense was queerly shaken. He no longer felt that he could ultimately entrust her with the w... | was much to Mr. Hilbery s liking. But his conscience would not suffer it. People were talking. He could not endure that his daughter s conduct should be in any way considered irregular. He wondered whether, in the circumstances, it would be better to wire to his wife, to send for one of his sisters, to forbid William t... | his expression. Somehow his faith in her stability and sense was queerly shaken. He no longer felt that he could ultimately entrust her with the whole conduct of her own affairs after a superficial show of directing them. He felt, for the first time in many years, responsible for her. "Look here, we must get to the bot... | Night And Day |
Mr. Hilbery began, in a dull, low voice that he himself had never heard before, when there was a scuffling and exclaiming in the hall, and Cassandra, who appeared to be insisting against some dissuasion on the part of another, burst into the room. | No speaker | obey. "You have the impudence"<|quote|>Mr. Hilbery began, in a dull, low voice that he himself had never heard before, when there was a scuffling and exclaiming in the hall, and Cassandra, who appeared to be insisting against some dissuasion on the part of another, burst into the room.</|quote|>"Uncle Trevor," she excl... | it or preferred not to obey. "You have the impudence"<|quote|>Mr. Hilbery began, in a dull, low voice that he himself had never heard before, when there was a scuffling and exclaiming in the hall, and Cassandra, who appeared to be insisting against some dissuasion on the part of another, burst into the room.</|quote|>"... | "I love Cassandra." Mr. Hilbery s face turned a curious dull purple. He looked at his daughter. He nodded his head, as if to convey his silent command to her to leave the room; but either she did not notice it or preferred not to obey. "You have the impudence"<|quote|>Mr. Hilbery began, in a dull, low voice that he him... | a man of any world that Mr. Hilbery cared to recognize. But some power compelled him, as it had compelled him to come downstairs, to make his stand here and now, alone and unhelped by any one, without prospect of reward. He fumbled with various phrases; and then jerked out: "I love Cassandra." Mr. Hilbery s face turned... | trying, and had driven him to take up a position which was none of his willing. Mr. Hilbery certainly did not overrate William s sufferings. No minutes in his life had hitherto extorted from him such intensity of anguish. He was now facing the consequences of his insanity. He must confess himself entirely and fundament... | door. She was paying the least possible attention, it seemed, to what was happening. Her father looked at her with a sudden clouding and troubling of his expression. Somehow his faith in her stability and sense was queerly shaken. He no longer felt that he could ultimately entrust her with the whole conduct of her own ... | Hilbery s liking. But his conscience would not suffer it. People were talking. He could not endure that his daughter s conduct should be in any way considered irregular. He wondered whether, in the circumstances, it would be better to wire to his wife, to send for one of his sisters, to forbid William the house, to pac... | if by an afterthought: "Oh, yes." Mr. Hilbery swayed to and fro, and moved his lips as if to utter remarks which remained unspoken. "I can only suggest that you should postpone any decision until the effect of this misunderstanding has had time to wear off. You have now known each other" he began. "There s been no misu... | Night And Day |
"Uncle Trevor," | Cassandra Otway | another, burst into the room.<|quote|>"Uncle Trevor,"</|quote|>she exclaimed, "I insist upon | dissuasion on the part of another, burst into the room.<|quote|>"Uncle Trevor,"</|quote|>she exclaimed, "I insist upon telling you the truth!" She | to obey. "You have the impudence" Mr. Hilbery began, in a dull, low voice that he himself had never heard before, when there was a scuffling and exclaiming in the hall, and Cassandra, who appeared to be insisting against some dissuasion on the part of another, burst into the room.<|quote|>"Uncle Trevor,"</|quote|>she e... | various phrases; and then jerked out: "I love Cassandra." Mr. Hilbery s face turned a curious dull purple. He looked at his daughter. He nodded his head, as if to convey his silent command to her to leave the room; but either she did not notice it or preferred not to obey. "You have the impudence" Mr. Hilbery began, in... | consequences of his insanity. He must confess himself entirely and fundamentally other than Mr. Hilbery thought him. Everything was against him. Even the Sunday evening and the fire and the tranquil library scene were against him. Mr. Hilbery s appeal to him as a man of the world was terribly against him. He was no lon... | he could ultimately entrust her with the whole conduct of her own affairs after a superficial show of directing them. He felt, for the first time in many years, responsible for her. "Look here, we must get to the bottom of this," he said, dropping his formal manner and addressing Rodney as if Katharine were not present... | to send for one of his sisters, to forbid William the house, to pack Cassandra off home for he was vaguely conscious of responsibilities in her direction, too. His forehead was becoming more and more wrinkled by the multiplicity of his anxieties, which he was sorely tempted to ask Katharine to solve for him, when the d... | faith in her stability and sense was queerly shaken. He no longer felt that he could ultimately entrust her with the whole conduct of her own affairs after a superficial show of directing them. He felt, for the first time in many years, responsible for her. "Look here, we must get to the bottom of this," he said, dropp... | Night And Day |
she exclaimed, | No speaker | into the room. "Uncle Trevor,"<|quote|>she exclaimed,</|quote|>"I insist upon telling you | the part of another, burst into the room. "Uncle Trevor,"<|quote|>she exclaimed,</|quote|>"I insist upon telling you the truth!" She flung herself | "You have the impudence" Mr. Hilbery began, in a dull, low voice that he himself had never heard before, when there was a scuffling and exclaiming in the hall, and Cassandra, who appeared to be insisting against some dissuasion on the part of another, burst into the room. "Uncle Trevor,"<|quote|>she exclaimed,</|quote|... | and then jerked out: "I love Cassandra." Mr. Hilbery s face turned a curious dull purple. He looked at his daughter. He nodded his head, as if to convey his silent command to her to leave the room; but either she did not notice it or preferred not to obey. "You have the impudence" Mr. Hilbery began, in a dull, low voic... | his insanity. He must confess himself entirely and fundamentally other than Mr. Hilbery thought him. Everything was against him. Even the Sunday evening and the fire and the tranquil library scene were against him. Mr. Hilbery s appeal to him as a man of the world was terribly against him. He was no longer a man of any... | ultimately entrust her with the whole conduct of her own affairs after a superficial show of directing them. He felt, for the first time in many years, responsible for her. "Look here, we must get to the bottom of this," he said, dropping his formal manner and addressing Rodney as if Katharine were not present. "You ve... | for one of his sisters, to forbid William the house, to pack Cassandra off home for he was vaguely conscious of responsibilities in her direction, too. His forehead was becoming more and more wrinkled by the multiplicity of his anxieties, which he was sorely tempted to ask Katharine to solve for him, when the door open... | some cheerful seaside resort, Rodney." He was struck by William s appearance, which seemed to him to indicate profound feeling resolutely held in check. No doubt, he reflected, Katharine had been very trying, unconsciously trying, and had driven him to take up a position which was none of his willing. Mr. Hilbery certa... | Night And Day |
"I insist upon telling you the truth!" | Cassandra Otway | room. "Uncle Trevor," she exclaimed,<|quote|>"I insist upon telling you the truth!"</|quote|>She flung herself between Rodney | of another, burst into the room. "Uncle Trevor," she exclaimed,<|quote|>"I insist upon telling you the truth!"</|quote|>She flung herself between Rodney and her uncle, as if | the impudence" Mr. Hilbery began, in a dull, low voice that he himself had never heard before, when there was a scuffling and exclaiming in the hall, and Cassandra, who appeared to be insisting against some dissuasion on the part of another, burst into the room. "Uncle Trevor," she exclaimed,<|quote|>"I insist upon tel... | jerked out: "I love Cassandra." Mr. Hilbery s face turned a curious dull purple. He looked at his daughter. He nodded his head, as if to convey his silent command to her to leave the room; but either she did not notice it or preferred not to obey. "You have the impudence" Mr. Hilbery began, in a dull, low voice that he... | He must confess himself entirely and fundamentally other than Mr. Hilbery thought him. Everything was against him. Even the Sunday evening and the fire and the tranquil library scene were against him. Mr. Hilbery s appeal to him as a man of the world was terribly against him. He was no longer a man of any world that Mr... | her with the whole conduct of her own affairs after a superficial show of directing them. He felt, for the first time in many years, responsible for her. "Look here, we must get to the bottom of this," he said, dropping his formal manner and addressing Rodney as if Katharine were not present. "You ve had some differenc... | of his sisters, to forbid William the house, to pack Cassandra off home for he was vaguely conscious of responsibilities in her direction, too. His forehead was becoming more and more wrinkled by the multiplicity of his anxieties, which he was sorely tempted to ask Katharine to solve for him, when the door opened and W... | had been very trying, unconsciously trying, and had driven him to take up a position which was none of his willing. Mr. Hilbery certainly did not overrate William s sufferings. No minutes in his life had hitherto extorted from him such intensity of anguish. He was now facing the consequences of his insanity. He must co... | Night And Day |
She flung herself between Rodney and her uncle, as if she sought to intercept their blows. As her uncle stood perfectly still, looking very large and imposing, and as nobody spoke, she shrank back a little, and looked first at Katharine and then at Rodney. | No speaker | upon telling you the truth!"<|quote|>She flung herself between Rodney and her uncle, as if she sought to intercept their blows. As her uncle stood perfectly still, looking very large and imposing, and as nobody spoke, she shrank back a little, and looked first at Katharine and then at Rodney.</|quote|>"You must know th... | Trevor," she exclaimed, "I insist upon telling you the truth!"<|quote|>She flung herself between Rodney and her uncle, as if she sought to intercept their blows. As her uncle stood perfectly still, looking very large and imposing, and as nobody spoke, she shrank back a little, and looked first at Katharine and then at ... | dull, low voice that he himself had never heard before, when there was a scuffling and exclaiming in the hall, and Cassandra, who appeared to be insisting against some dissuasion on the part of another, burst into the room. "Uncle Trevor," she exclaimed, "I insist upon telling you the truth!"<|quote|>She flung herself ... | s face turned a curious dull purple. He looked at his daughter. He nodded his head, as if to convey his silent command to her to leave the room; but either she did not notice it or preferred not to obey. "You have the impudence" Mr. Hilbery began, in a dull, low voice that he himself had never heard before, when there ... | other than Mr. Hilbery thought him. Everything was against him. Even the Sunday evening and the fire and the tranquil library scene were against him. Mr. Hilbery s appeal to him as a man of the world was terribly against him. He was no longer a man of any world that Mr. Hilbery cared to recognize. But some power compel... | own affairs after a superficial show of directing them. He felt, for the first time in many years, responsible for her. "Look here, we must get to the bottom of this," he said, dropping his formal manner and addressing Rodney as if Katharine were not present. "You ve had some difference of opinion, eh? Take my word for... | house, to pack Cassandra off home for he was vaguely conscious of responsibilities in her direction, too. His forehead was becoming more and more wrinkled by the multiplicity of his anxieties, which he was sorely tempted to ask Katharine to solve for him, when the door opened and William Rodney appeared. This necessita... | been arrived at by your joint desire?" After a perceptible pause William bent his head, and Katharine said, as if by an afterthought: "Oh, yes." Mr. Hilbery swayed to and fro, and moved his lips as if to utter remarks which remained unspoken. "I can only suggest that you should postpone any decision until the effect of... | Night And Day |
"You must know the truth," | Cassandra Otway | Katharine and then at Rodney.<|quote|>"You must know the truth,"</|quote|>she said, a little lamely. | little, and looked first at Katharine and then at Rodney.<|quote|>"You must know the truth,"</|quote|>she said, a little lamely. "You have the impudence to | upon telling you the truth!" She flung herself between Rodney and her uncle, as if she sought to intercept their blows. As her uncle stood perfectly still, looking very large and imposing, and as nobody spoke, she shrank back a little, and looked first at Katharine and then at Rodney.<|quote|>"You must know the truth,"... | Mr. Hilbery began, in a dull, low voice that he himself had never heard before, when there was a scuffling and exclaiming in the hall, and Cassandra, who appeared to be insisting against some dissuasion on the part of another, burst into the room. "Uncle Trevor," she exclaimed, "I insist upon telling you the truth!" Sh... | a man of any world that Mr. Hilbery cared to recognize. But some power compelled him, as it had compelled him to come downstairs, to make his stand here and now, alone and unhelped by any one, without prospect of reward. He fumbled with various phrases; and then jerked out: "I love Cassandra." Mr. Hilbery s face turned... | present. "You ve had some difference of opinion, eh? Take my word for it, most people go through this sort of thing when they re engaged. I ve seen more trouble come from long engagements than from any other form of human folly. Take my advice and put the whole matter out of your minds both of you. I prescribe a comple... | door opened and William Rodney appeared. This necessitated a complete change, not only of manner, but of position also. "Here s William," Katharine exclaimed, in a tone of relief. "I ve told father we re not engaged," she said to him. "I ve explained that I prevented you from telling him." William s manner was marked b... | held in check. No doubt, he reflected, Katharine had been very trying, unconsciously trying, and had driven him to take up a position which was none of his willing. Mr. Hilbery certainly did not overrate William s sufferings. No minutes in his life had hitherto extorted from him such intensity of anguish. He was now fa... | Night And Day |
she said, a little lamely. | No speaker | "You must know the truth,"<|quote|>she said, a little lamely.</|quote|>"You have the impudence to | Katharine and then at Rodney. "You must know the truth,"<|quote|>she said, a little lamely.</|quote|>"You have the impudence to tell me this in Katharine | She flung herself between Rodney and her uncle, as if she sought to intercept their blows. As her uncle stood perfectly still, looking very large and imposing, and as nobody spoke, she shrank back a little, and looked first at Katharine and then at Rodney. "You must know the truth,"<|quote|>she said, a little lamely.</... | dull, low voice that he himself had never heard before, when there was a scuffling and exclaiming in the hall, and Cassandra, who appeared to be insisting against some dissuasion on the part of another, burst into the room. "Uncle Trevor," she exclaimed, "I insist upon telling you the truth!" She flung herself between ... | that Mr. Hilbery cared to recognize. But some power compelled him, as it had compelled him to come downstairs, to make his stand here and now, alone and unhelped by any one, without prospect of reward. He fumbled with various phrases; and then jerked out: "I love Cassandra." Mr. Hilbery s face turned a curious dull pur... | difference of opinion, eh? Take my word for it, most people go through this sort of thing when they re engaged. I ve seen more trouble come from long engagements than from any other form of human folly. Take my advice and put the whole matter out of your minds both of you. I prescribe a complete abstinence from emotion... | appeared. This necessitated a complete change, not only of manner, but of position also. "Here s William," Katharine exclaimed, in a tone of relief. "I ve told father we re not engaged," she said to him. "I ve explained that I prevented you from telling him." William s manner was marked by the utmost formality. He bowe... | him. He was no longer a man of any world that Mr. Hilbery cared to recognize. But some power compelled him, as it had compelled him to come downstairs, to make his stand here and now, alone and unhelped by any one, without prospect of reward. He fumbled with various phrases; and then jerked out: "I love Cassandra." Mr.... | Night And Day |
"You have the impudence to tell me this in Katharine s presence?" | Mr. Hilbery | she said, a little lamely.<|quote|>"You have the impudence to tell me this in Katharine s presence?"</|quote|>Mr. Hilbery continued, speaking with | "You must know the truth," she said, a little lamely.<|quote|>"You have the impudence to tell me this in Katharine s presence?"</|quote|>Mr. Hilbery continued, speaking with complete disregard of Cassandra s | and her uncle, as if she sought to intercept their blows. As her uncle stood perfectly still, looking very large and imposing, and as nobody spoke, she shrank back a little, and looked first at Katharine and then at Rodney. "You must know the truth," she said, a little lamely.<|quote|>"You have the impudence to tell me... | himself had never heard before, when there was a scuffling and exclaiming in the hall, and Cassandra, who appeared to be insisting against some dissuasion on the part of another, burst into the room. "Uncle Trevor," she exclaimed, "I insist upon telling you the truth!" She flung herself between Rodney and her uncle, as... | recognize. But some power compelled him, as it had compelled him to come downstairs, to make his stand here and now, alone and unhelped by any one, without prospect of reward. He fumbled with various phrases; and then jerked out: "I love Cassandra." Mr. Hilbery s face turned a curious dull purple. He looked at his daug... | my word for it, most people go through this sort of thing when they re engaged. I ve seen more trouble come from long engagements than from any other form of human folly. Take my advice and put the whole matter out of your minds both of you. I prescribe a complete abstinence from emotion. Visit some cheerful seaside re... | change, not only of manner, but of position also. "Here s William," Katharine exclaimed, in a tone of relief. "I ve told father we re not engaged," she said to him. "I ve explained that I prevented you from telling him." William s manner was marked by the utmost formality. He bowed very slightly in the direction of Mr.... | she intended to leave them. Her preoccupied naturalness was in strange contrast to her father s pomposity and to William s military rigidity. He had not once raised his eyes. Katharine s glance, on the other hand, ranged past the two gentlemen, along the books, over the tables, towards the door. She was paying the leas... | Night And Day |
Mr. Hilbery continued, speaking with complete disregard of Cassandra s interruption. | No speaker | this in Katharine s presence?"<|quote|>Mr. Hilbery continued, speaking with complete disregard of Cassandra s interruption.</|quote|>"I am aware, quite aware" | the impudence to tell me this in Katharine s presence?"<|quote|>Mr. Hilbery continued, speaking with complete disregard of Cassandra s interruption.</|quote|>"I am aware, quite aware" Rodney s words, which were | her uncle stood perfectly still, looking very large and imposing, and as nobody spoke, she shrank back a little, and looked first at Katharine and then at Rodney. "You must know the truth," she said, a little lamely. "You have the impudence to tell me this in Katharine s presence?"<|quote|>Mr. Hilbery continued, speaki... | in the hall, and Cassandra, who appeared to be insisting against some dissuasion on the part of another, burst into the room. "Uncle Trevor," she exclaimed, "I insist upon telling you the truth!" She flung herself between Rodney and her uncle, as if she sought to intercept their blows. As her uncle stood perfectly stil... | come downstairs, to make his stand here and now, alone and unhelped by any one, without prospect of reward. He fumbled with various phrases; and then jerked out: "I love Cassandra." Mr. Hilbery s face turned a curious dull purple. He looked at his daughter. He nodded his head, as if to convey his silent command to her ... | when they re engaged. I ve seen more trouble come from long engagements than from any other form of human folly. Take my advice and put the whole matter out of your minds both of you. I prescribe a complete abstinence from emotion. Visit some cheerful seaside resort, Rodney." He was struck by William s appearance, whic... | Katharine exclaimed, in a tone of relief. "I ve told father we re not engaged," she said to him. "I ve explained that I prevented you from telling him." William s manner was marked by the utmost formality. He bowed very slightly in the direction of Mr. Hilbery, and stood erect, holding one lapel of his coat, and gazing... | was paying the least possible attention, it seemed, to what was happening. Her father looked at her with a sudden clouding and troubling of his expression. Somehow his faith in her stability and sense was queerly shaken. He no longer felt that he could ultimately entrust her with the whole conduct of her own affairs af... | Night And Day |
"I am aware, quite aware" | William Rodney | disregard of Cassandra s interruption.<|quote|>"I am aware, quite aware"</|quote|>Rodney s words, which were | Hilbery continued, speaking with complete disregard of Cassandra s interruption.<|quote|>"I am aware, quite aware"</|quote|>Rodney s words, which were broken in sense, spoken after | as nobody spoke, she shrank back a little, and looked first at Katharine and then at Rodney. "You must know the truth," she said, a little lamely. "You have the impudence to tell me this in Katharine s presence?" Mr. Hilbery continued, speaking with complete disregard of Cassandra s interruption.<|quote|>"I am aware, q... | some dissuasion on the part of another, burst into the room. "Uncle Trevor," she exclaimed, "I insist upon telling you the truth!" She flung herself between Rodney and her uncle, as if she sought to intercept their blows. As her uncle stood perfectly still, looking very large and imposing, and as nobody spoke, she shra... | unhelped by any one, without prospect of reward. He fumbled with various phrases; and then jerked out: "I love Cassandra." Mr. Hilbery s face turned a curious dull purple. He looked at his daughter. He nodded his head, as if to convey his silent command to her to leave the room; but either she did not notice it or pref... | long engagements than from any other form of human folly. Take my advice and put the whole matter out of your minds both of you. I prescribe a complete abstinence from emotion. Visit some cheerful seaside resort, Rodney." He was struck by William s appearance, which seemed to him to indicate profound feeling resolutely... | we re not engaged," she said to him. "I ve explained that I prevented you from telling him." William s manner was marked by the utmost formality. He bowed very slightly in the direction of Mr. Hilbery, and stood erect, holding one lapel of his coat, and gazing into the center of the fire. He waited for Mr. Hilbery to s... | his life had hitherto extorted from him such intensity of anguish. He was now facing the consequences of his insanity. He must confess himself entirely and fundamentally other than Mr. Hilbery thought him. Everything was against him. Even the Sunday evening and the fire and the tranquil library scene were against him. ... | Night And Day |
Rodney s words, which were broken in sense, spoken after a pause, and with his eyes upon the ground, nevertheless expressed an astonishing amount of resolution. | No speaker | "I am aware, quite aware"<|quote|>Rodney s words, which were broken in sense, spoken after a pause, and with his eyes upon the ground, nevertheless expressed an astonishing amount of resolution.</|quote|>"I am quite aware what | disregard of Cassandra s interruption. "I am aware, quite aware"<|quote|>Rodney s words, which were broken in sense, spoken after a pause, and with his eyes upon the ground, nevertheless expressed an astonishing amount of resolution.</|quote|>"I am quite aware what you must think of me," | back a little, and looked first at Katharine and then at Rodney. "You must know the truth," she said, a little lamely. "You have the impudence to tell me this in Katharine s presence?" Mr. Hilbery continued, speaking with complete disregard of Cassandra s interruption. "I am aware, quite aware"<|quote|>Rodney s words, ... | of another, burst into the room. "Uncle Trevor," she exclaimed, "I insist upon telling you the truth!" She flung herself between Rodney and her uncle, as if she sought to intercept their blows. As her uncle stood perfectly still, looking very large and imposing, and as nobody spoke, she shrank back a little, and looked... | prospect of reward. He fumbled with various phrases; and then jerked out: "I love Cassandra." Mr. Hilbery s face turned a curious dull purple. He looked at his daughter. He nodded his head, as if to convey his silent command to her to leave the room; but either she did not notice it or preferred not to obey. "You have ... | other form of human folly. Take my advice and put the whole matter out of your minds both of you. I prescribe a complete abstinence from emotion. Visit some cheerful seaside resort, Rodney." He was struck by William s appearance, which seemed to him to indicate profound feeling resolutely held in check. No doubt, he re... | said to him. "I ve explained that I prevented you from telling him." William s manner was marked by the utmost formality. He bowed very slightly in the direction of Mr. Hilbery, and stood erect, holding one lapel of his coat, and gazing into the center of the fire. He waited for Mr. Hilbery to speak. Mr. Hilbery also a... | clouding and troubling of his expression. Somehow his faith in her stability and sense was queerly shaken. He no longer felt that he could ultimately entrust her with the whole conduct of her own affairs after a superficial show of directing them. He felt, for the first time in many years, responsible for her. "Look he... | Night And Day |
"I am quite aware what you must think of me," | William Rodney | an astonishing amount of resolution.<|quote|>"I am quite aware what you must think of me,"</|quote|>he brought out, looking Mr. | upon the ground, nevertheless expressed an astonishing amount of resolution.<|quote|>"I am quite aware what you must think of me,"</|quote|>he brought out, looking Mr. Hilbery directly in the eyes | to tell me this in Katharine s presence?" Mr. Hilbery continued, speaking with complete disregard of Cassandra s interruption. "I am aware, quite aware" Rodney s words, which were broken in sense, spoken after a pause, and with his eyes upon the ground, nevertheless expressed an astonishing amount of resolution.<|quote... | if she sought to intercept their blows. As her uncle stood perfectly still, looking very large and imposing, and as nobody spoke, she shrank back a little, and looked first at Katharine and then at Rodney. "You must know the truth," she said, a little lamely. "You have the impudence to tell me this in Katharine s prese... | at his daughter. He nodded his head, as if to convey his silent command to her to leave the room; but either she did not notice it or preferred not to obey. "You have the impudence" Mr. Hilbery began, in a dull, low voice that he himself had never heard before, when there was a scuffling and exclaiming in the hall, and... | emotion. Visit some cheerful seaside resort, Rodney." He was struck by William s appearance, which seemed to him to indicate profound feeling resolutely held in check. No doubt, he reflected, Katharine had been very trying, unconsciously trying, and had driven him to take up a position which was none of his willing. Mr... | in the direction of Mr. Hilbery, and stood erect, holding one lapel of his coat, and gazing into the center of the fire. He waited for Mr. Hilbery to speak. Mr. Hilbery also assumed an appearance of formidable dignity. He had risen to his feet, and now bent the top part of his body slightly forward. "I should like your... | none of his willing. Mr. Hilbery certainly did not overrate William s sufferings. No minutes in his life had hitherto extorted from him such intensity of anguish. He was now facing the consequences of his insanity. He must confess himself entirely and fundamentally other than Mr. Hilbery thought him. Everything was aga... | Night And Day |
he brought out, looking Mr. Hilbery directly in the eyes for the first time. | No speaker | you must think of me,"<|quote|>he brought out, looking Mr. Hilbery directly in the eyes for the first time.</|quote|>"I could express my views | "I am quite aware what you must think of me,"<|quote|>he brought out, looking Mr. Hilbery directly in the eyes for the first time.</|quote|>"I could express my views on the subject more fully | continued, speaking with complete disregard of Cassandra s interruption. "I am aware, quite aware" Rodney s words, which were broken in sense, spoken after a pause, and with his eyes upon the ground, nevertheless expressed an astonishing amount of resolution. "I am quite aware what you must think of me,"<|quote|>he bro... | stood perfectly still, looking very large and imposing, and as nobody spoke, she shrank back a little, and looked first at Katharine and then at Rodney. "You must know the truth," she said, a little lamely. "You have the impudence to tell me this in Katharine s presence?" Mr. Hilbery continued, speaking with complete d... | convey his silent command to her to leave the room; but either she did not notice it or preferred not to obey. "You have the impudence" Mr. Hilbery began, in a dull, low voice that he himself had never heard before, when there was a scuffling and exclaiming in the hall, and Cassandra, who appeared to be insisting again... | by William s appearance, which seemed to him to indicate profound feeling resolutely held in check. No doubt, he reflected, Katharine had been very trying, unconsciously trying, and had driven him to take up a position which was none of his willing. Mr. Hilbery certainly did not overrate William s sufferings. No minute... | one lapel of his coat, and gazing into the center of the fire. He waited for Mr. Hilbery to speak. Mr. Hilbery also assumed an appearance of formidable dignity. He had risen to his feet, and now bent the top part of his body slightly forward. "I should like your account of this affair, Rodney if Katharine no longer pre... | of the world was terribly against him. He was no longer a man of any world that Mr. Hilbery cared to recognize. But some power compelled him, as it had compelled him to come downstairs, to make his stand here and now, alone and unhelped by any one, without prospect of reward. He fumbled with various phrases; and then j... | Night And Day |
"I could express my views on the subject more fully if we were alone," | Mr. Hilbery | eyes for the first time.<|quote|>"I could express my views on the subject more fully if we were alone,"</|quote|>Mr. Hilbery returned. "But you | Mr. Hilbery directly in the eyes for the first time.<|quote|>"I could express my views on the subject more fully if we were alone,"</|quote|>Mr. Hilbery returned. "But you forget me," said Katharine. She | Rodney s words, which were broken in sense, spoken after a pause, and with his eyes upon the ground, nevertheless expressed an astonishing amount of resolution. "I am quite aware what you must think of me," he brought out, looking Mr. Hilbery directly in the eyes for the first time.<|quote|>"I could express my views on... | back a little, and looked first at Katharine and then at Rodney. "You must know the truth," she said, a little lamely. "You have the impudence to tell me this in Katharine s presence?" Mr. Hilbery continued, speaking with complete disregard of Cassandra s interruption. "I am aware, quite aware" Rodney s words, which we... | not notice it or preferred not to obey. "You have the impudence" Mr. Hilbery began, in a dull, low voice that he himself had never heard before, when there was a scuffling and exclaiming in the hall, and Cassandra, who appeared to be insisting against some dissuasion on the part of another, burst into the room. "Uncle ... | in check. No doubt, he reflected, Katharine had been very trying, unconsciously trying, and had driven him to take up a position which was none of his willing. Mr. Hilbery certainly did not overrate William s sufferings. No minutes in his life had hitherto extorted from him such intensity of anguish. He was now facing ... | waited for Mr. Hilbery to speak. Mr. Hilbery also assumed an appearance of formidable dignity. He had risen to his feet, and now bent the top part of his body slightly forward. "I should like your account of this affair, Rodney if Katharine no longer prevents you from speaking." William waited two seconds at least. "Ou... | was terribly against him. He was no longer a man of any world that Mr. Hilbery cared to recognize. But some power compelled him, as it had compelled him to come downstairs, to make his stand here and now, alone and unhelped by any one, without prospect of reward. He fumbled with various phrases; and then jerked out: "I... | Night And Day |
Mr. Hilbery returned. | No speaker | fully if we were alone,"<|quote|>Mr. Hilbery returned.</|quote|>"But you forget me," said | views on the subject more fully if we were alone,"<|quote|>Mr. Hilbery returned.</|quote|>"But you forget me," said Katharine. She moved a little | his eyes upon the ground, nevertheless expressed an astonishing amount of resolution. "I am quite aware what you must think of me," he brought out, looking Mr. Hilbery directly in the eyes for the first time. "I could express my views on the subject more fully if we were alone,"<|quote|>Mr. Hilbery returned.</|quote|>"... | know the truth," she said, a little lamely. "You have the impudence to tell me this in Katharine s presence?" Mr. Hilbery continued, speaking with complete disregard of Cassandra s interruption. "I am aware, quite aware" Rodney s words, which were broken in sense, spoken after a pause, and with his eyes upon the ground... | began, in a dull, low voice that he himself had never heard before, when there was a scuffling and exclaiming in the hall, and Cassandra, who appeared to be insisting against some dissuasion on the part of another, burst into the room. "Uncle Trevor," she exclaimed, "I insist upon telling you the truth!" She flung hers... | had driven him to take up a position which was none of his willing. Mr. Hilbery certainly did not overrate William s sufferings. No minutes in his life had hitherto extorted from him such intensity of anguish. He was now facing the consequences of his insanity. He must confess himself entirely and fundamentally other t... | dignity. He had risen to his feet, and now bent the top part of his body slightly forward. "I should like your account of this affair, Rodney if Katharine no longer prevents you from speaking." William waited two seconds at least. "Our engagement is at an end," he said, with the utmost stiffness. "Has this been arrived... | "Look here, we must get to the bottom of this," he said, dropping his formal manner and addressing Rodney as if Katharine were not present. "You ve had some difference of opinion, eh? Take my word for it, most people go through this sort of thing when they re engaged. I ve seen more trouble come from long engagements t... | Night And Day |
"But you forget me," | Katharine Hilbery | were alone," Mr. Hilbery returned.<|quote|>"But you forget me,"</|quote|>said Katharine. She moved a | subject more fully if we were alone," Mr. Hilbery returned.<|quote|>"But you forget me,"</|quote|>said Katharine. She moved a little towards Rodney, and her | the ground, nevertheless expressed an astonishing amount of resolution. "I am quite aware what you must think of me," he brought out, looking Mr. Hilbery directly in the eyes for the first time. "I could express my views on the subject more fully if we were alone," Mr. Hilbery returned.<|quote|>"But you forget me,"</|q... | she said, a little lamely. "You have the impudence to tell me this in Katharine s presence?" Mr. Hilbery continued, speaking with complete disregard of Cassandra s interruption. "I am aware, quite aware" Rodney s words, which were broken in sense, spoken after a pause, and with his eyes upon the ground, nevertheless ex... | dull, low voice that he himself had never heard before, when there was a scuffling and exclaiming in the hall, and Cassandra, who appeared to be insisting against some dissuasion on the part of another, burst into the room. "Uncle Trevor," she exclaimed, "I insist upon telling you the truth!" She flung herself between ... | to take up a position which was none of his willing. Mr. Hilbery certainly did not overrate William s sufferings. No minutes in his life had hitherto extorted from him such intensity of anguish. He was now facing the consequences of his insanity. He must confess himself entirely and fundamentally other than Mr. Hilbery... | risen to his feet, and now bent the top part of his body slightly forward. "I should like your account of this affair, Rodney if Katharine no longer prevents you from speaking." William waited two seconds at least. "Our engagement is at an end," he said, with the utmost stiffness. "Has this been arrived at by your join... | what was happening. Her father looked at her with a sudden clouding and troubling of his expression. Somehow his faith in her stability and sense was queerly shaken. He no longer felt that he could ultimately entrust her with the whole conduct of her own affairs after a superficial show of directing them. He felt, for ... | Night And Day |
said Katharine. She moved a little towards Rodney, and her movement seemed to testify mutely to her respect for him, and her alliance with him. | No speaker | returned. "But you forget me,"<|quote|>said Katharine. She moved a little towards Rodney, and her movement seemed to testify mutely to her respect for him, and her alliance with him.</|quote|>"I think William has behaved | we were alone," Mr. Hilbery returned. "But you forget me,"<|quote|>said Katharine. She moved a little towards Rodney, and her movement seemed to testify mutely to her respect for him, and her alliance with him.</|quote|>"I think William has behaved perfectly rightly, and, after all, | an astonishing amount of resolution. "I am quite aware what you must think of me," he brought out, looking Mr. Hilbery directly in the eyes for the first time. "I could express my views on the subject more fully if we were alone," Mr. Hilbery returned. "But you forget me,"<|quote|>said Katharine. She moved a little tow... | lamely. "You have the impudence to tell me this in Katharine s presence?" Mr. Hilbery continued, speaking with complete disregard of Cassandra s interruption. "I am aware, quite aware" Rodney s words, which were broken in sense, spoken after a pause, and with his eyes upon the ground, nevertheless expressed an astonish... | he himself had never heard before, when there was a scuffling and exclaiming in the hall, and Cassandra, who appeared to be insisting against some dissuasion on the part of another, burst into the room. "Uncle Trevor," she exclaimed, "I insist upon telling you the truth!" She flung herself between Rodney and her uncle,... | position which was none of his willing. Mr. Hilbery certainly did not overrate William s sufferings. No minutes in his life had hitherto extorted from him such intensity of anguish. He was now facing the consequences of his insanity. He must confess himself entirely and fundamentally other than Mr. Hilbery thought him.... | and now bent the top part of his body slightly forward. "I should like your account of this affair, Rodney if Katharine no longer prevents you from speaking." William waited two seconds at least. "Our engagement is at an end," he said, with the utmost stiffness. "Has this been arrived at by your joint desire?" After a ... | a position which was none of his willing. Mr. Hilbery certainly did not overrate William s sufferings. No minutes in his life had hitherto extorted from him such intensity of anguish. He was now facing the consequences of his insanity. He must confess himself entirely and fundamentally other than Mr. Hilbery thought hi... | Night And Day |
"I think William has behaved perfectly rightly, and, after all, it is I who am concerned I and Cassandra." | Katharine Hilbery | and her alliance with him.<|quote|>"I think William has behaved perfectly rightly, and, after all, it is I who am concerned I and Cassandra."</|quote|>Cassandra, too, gave an indescribably | to her respect for him, and her alliance with him.<|quote|>"I think William has behaved perfectly rightly, and, after all, it is I who am concerned I and Cassandra."</|quote|>Cassandra, too, gave an indescribably slight movement which seemed to | for the first time. "I could express my views on the subject more fully if we were alone," Mr. Hilbery returned. "But you forget me," said Katharine. She moved a little towards Rodney, and her movement seemed to testify mutely to her respect for him, and her alliance with him.<|quote|>"I think William has behaved perfe... | am aware, quite aware" Rodney s words, which were broken in sense, spoken after a pause, and with his eyes upon the ground, nevertheless expressed an astonishing amount of resolution. "I am quite aware what you must think of me," he brought out, looking Mr. Hilbery directly in the eyes for the first time. "I could expr... | dissuasion on the part of another, burst into the room. "Uncle Trevor," she exclaimed, "I insist upon telling you the truth!" She flung herself between Rodney and her uncle, as if she sought to intercept their blows. As her uncle stood perfectly still, looking very large and imposing, and as nobody spoke, she shrank ba... | him such intensity of anguish. He was now facing the consequences of his insanity. He must confess himself entirely and fundamentally other than Mr. Hilbery thought him. Everything was against him. Even the Sunday evening and the fire and the tranquil library scene were against him. Mr. Hilbery s appeal to him as a man... | you from speaking." William waited two seconds at least. "Our engagement is at an end," he said, with the utmost stiffness. "Has this been arrived at by your joint desire?" After a perceptible pause William bent his head, and Katharine said, as if by an afterthought: "Oh, yes." Mr. Hilbery swayed to and fro, and moved ... | prospect of reward. He fumbled with various phrases; and then jerked out: "I love Cassandra." Mr. Hilbery s face turned a curious dull purple. He looked at his daughter. He nodded his head, as if to convey his silent command to her to leave the room; but either she did not notice it or preferred not to obey. "You have ... | Night And Day |
Cassandra, too, gave an indescribably slight movement which seemed to draw the three of them into alliance together. Katharine s tone and glance made Mr. Hilbery once more feel completely at a loss, and in addition, painfully and angrily obsolete; but in spite of an awful inner hollowness he was outwardly composed. | No speaker | am concerned I and Cassandra."<|quote|>Cassandra, too, gave an indescribably slight movement which seemed to draw the three of them into alliance together. Katharine s tone and glance made Mr. Hilbery once more feel completely at a loss, and in addition, painfully and angrily obsolete; but in spite of an awful inner ho... | all, it is I who am concerned I and Cassandra."<|quote|>Cassandra, too, gave an indescribably slight movement which seemed to draw the three of them into alliance together. Katharine s tone and glance made Mr. Hilbery once more feel completely at a loss, and in addition, painfully and angrily obsolete; but in spite of ... | Hilbery returned. "But you forget me," said Katharine. She moved a little towards Rodney, and her movement seemed to testify mutely to her respect for him, and her alliance with him. "I think William has behaved perfectly rightly, and, after all, it is I who am concerned I and Cassandra."<|quote|>Cassandra, too, gave a... | eyes upon the ground, nevertheless expressed an astonishing amount of resolution. "I am quite aware what you must think of me," he brought out, looking Mr. Hilbery directly in the eyes for the first time. "I could express my views on the subject more fully if we were alone," Mr. Hilbery returned. "But you forget me," s... | the truth!" She flung herself between Rodney and her uncle, as if she sought to intercept their blows. As her uncle stood perfectly still, looking very large and imposing, and as nobody spoke, she shrank back a little, and looked first at Katharine and then at Rodney. "You must know the truth," she said, a little lamel... | and fundamentally other than Mr. Hilbery thought him. Everything was against him. Even the Sunday evening and the fire and the tranquil library scene were against him. Mr. Hilbery s appeal to him as a man of the world was terribly against him. He was no longer a man of any world that Mr. Hilbery cared to recognize. But... | utmost stiffness. "Has this been arrived at by your joint desire?" After a perceptible pause William bent his head, and Katharine said, as if by an afterthought: "Oh, yes." Mr. Hilbery swayed to and fro, and moved his lips as if to utter remarks which remained unspoken. "I can only suggest that you should postpone any ... | had been very trying, unconsciously trying, and had driven him to take up a position which was none of his willing. Mr. Hilbery certainly did not overrate William s sufferings. No minutes in his life had hitherto extorted from him such intensity of anguish. He was now facing the consequences of his insanity. He must co... | Night And Day |
"Cassandra and Rodney have a perfect right to settle their own affairs according to their own wishes; but I see no reason why they should do so either in my room or in my house.... I wish to be quite clear on this point, however; you are no longer engaged to Rodney." | Mr. Hilbery | hollowness he was outwardly composed.<|quote|>"Cassandra and Rodney have a perfect right to settle their own affairs according to their own wishes; but I see no reason why they should do so either in my room or in my house.... I wish to be quite clear on this point, however; you are no longer engaged to Rodney."</|quot... | spite of an awful inner hollowness he was outwardly composed.<|quote|>"Cassandra and Rodney have a perfect right to settle their own affairs according to their own wishes; but I see no reason why they should do so either in my room or in my house.... I wish to be quite clear on this point, however; you are no longer en... | gave an indescribably slight movement which seemed to draw the three of them into alliance together. Katharine s tone and glance made Mr. Hilbery once more feel completely at a loss, and in addition, painfully and angrily obsolete; but in spite of an awful inner hollowness he was outwardly composed.<|quote|>"Cassandra ... | "But you forget me," said Katharine. She moved a little towards Rodney, and her movement seemed to testify mutely to her respect for him, and her alliance with him. "I think William has behaved perfectly rightly, and, after all, it is I who am concerned I and Cassandra." Cassandra, too, gave an indescribably slight mov... | she said, a little lamely. "You have the impudence to tell me this in Katharine s presence?" Mr. Hilbery continued, speaking with complete disregard of Cassandra s interruption. "I am aware, quite aware" Rodney s words, which were broken in sense, spoken after a pause, and with his eyes upon the ground, nevertheless ex... | that Mr. Hilbery cared to recognize. But some power compelled him, as it had compelled him to come downstairs, to make his stand here and now, alone and unhelped by any one, without prospect of reward. He fumbled with various phrases; and then jerked out: "I love Cassandra." Mr. Hilbery s face turned a curious dull pur... | you should postpone any decision until the effect of this misunderstanding has had time to wear off. You have now known each other" he began. "There s been no misunderstanding," Katharine interposed. "Nothing at all." She moved a few paces across the room, as if she intended to leave them. Her preoccupied naturalness w... | him to indicate profound feeling resolutely held in check. No doubt, he reflected, Katharine had been very trying, unconsciously trying, and had driven him to take up a position which was none of his willing. Mr. Hilbery certainly did not overrate William s sufferings. No minutes in his life had hitherto extorted from ... | Night And Day |
He paused, and his pause seemed to signify that he was extremely thankful for his daughter s deliverance. Cassandra turned to Katharine, who drew her breath as if to speak and checked herself; Rodney, too, seemed to await some movement on her part; her father glanced at her as if he half anticipated some further revela... | No speaker | no longer engaged to Rodney."<|quote|>He paused, and his pause seemed to signify that he was extremely thankful for his daughter s deliverance. Cassandra turned to Katharine, who drew her breath as if to speak and checked herself; Rodney, too, seemed to await some movement on her part; her father glanced at her as if h... | this point, however; you are no longer engaged to Rodney."<|quote|>He paused, and his pause seemed to signify that he was extremely thankful for his daughter s deliverance. Cassandra turned to Katharine, who drew her breath as if to speak and checked herself; Rodney, too, seemed to await some movement on her part; her ... | Rodney have a perfect right to settle their own affairs according to their own wishes; but I see no reason why they should do so either in my room or in my house.... I wish to be quite clear on this point, however; you are no longer engaged to Rodney."<|quote|>He paused, and his pause seemed to signify that he was extr... | indescribably slight movement which seemed to draw the three of them into alliance together. Katharine s tone and glance made Mr. Hilbery once more feel completely at a loss, and in addition, painfully and angrily obsolete; but in spite of an awful inner hollowness he was outwardly composed. "Cassandra and Rodney have ... | nevertheless expressed an astonishing amount of resolution. "I am quite aware what you must think of me," he brought out, looking Mr. Hilbery directly in the eyes for the first time. "I could express my views on the subject more fully if we were alone," Mr. Hilbery returned. "But you forget me," said Katharine. She mov... | turned a curious dull purple. He looked at his daughter. He nodded his head, as if to convey his silent command to her to leave the room; but either she did not notice it or preferred not to obey. "You have the impudence" Mr. Hilbery began, in a dull, low voice that he himself had never heard before, when there was a s... | naturalness was in strange contrast to her father s pomposity and to William s military rigidity. He had not once raised his eyes. Katharine s glance, on the other hand, ranged past the two gentlemen, along the books, over the tables, towards the door. She was paying the least possible attention, it seemed, to what was... | were against him. Mr. Hilbery s appeal to him as a man of the world was terribly against him. He was no longer a man of any world that Mr. Hilbery cared to recognize. But some power compelled him, as it had compelled him to come downstairs, to make his stand here and now, alone and unhelped by any one, without prospect... | Night And Day |
"Wait," | Mr. Hilbery | went straight to the door.<|quote|>"Wait,"</|quote|>Mr. Hilbery commanded. "I wish | descending the staircase, and Katharine went straight to the door.<|quote|>"Wait,"</|quote|>Mr. Hilbery commanded. "I wish to speak to you alone," | if to speak and checked herself; Rodney, too, seemed to await some movement on her part; her father glanced at her as if he half anticipated some further revelation. She remained perfectly silent. In the silence they heard distinctly steps descending the staircase, and Katharine went straight to the door.<|quote|>"Wait... | my room or in my house.... I wish to be quite clear on this point, however; you are no longer engaged to Rodney." He paused, and his pause seemed to signify that he was extremely thankful for his daughter s deliverance. Cassandra turned to Katharine, who drew her breath as if to speak and checked herself; Rodney, too, ... | "I think William has behaved perfectly rightly, and, after all, it is I who am concerned I and Cassandra." Cassandra, too, gave an indescribably slight movement which seemed to draw the three of them into alliance together. Katharine s tone and glance made Mr. Hilbery once more feel completely at a loss, and in additio... | dissuasion on the part of another, burst into the room. "Uncle Trevor," she exclaimed, "I insist upon telling you the truth!" She flung herself between Rodney and her uncle, as if she sought to intercept their blows. As her uncle stood perfectly still, looking very large and imposing, and as nobody spoke, she shrank ba... | and sense was queerly shaken. He no longer felt that he could ultimately entrust her with the whole conduct of her own affairs after a superficial show of directing them. He felt, for the first time in many years, responsible for her. "Look here, we must get to the bottom of this," he said, dropping his formal manner a... | Hilbery s appeal to him as a man of the world was terribly against him. He was no longer a man of any world that Mr. Hilbery cared to recognize. But some power compelled him, as it had compelled him to come downstairs, to make his stand here and now, alone and unhelped by any one, without prospect of reward. He fumbled... | Night And Day |
Mr. Hilbery commanded. | No speaker | straight to the door. "Wait,"<|quote|>Mr. Hilbery commanded.</|quote|>"I wish to speak to | the staircase, and Katharine went straight to the door. "Wait,"<|quote|>Mr. Hilbery commanded.</|quote|>"I wish to speak to you alone," he added. She | to speak and checked herself; Rodney, too, seemed to await some movement on her part; her father glanced at her as if he half anticipated some further revelation. She remained perfectly silent. In the silence they heard distinctly steps descending the staircase, and Katharine went straight to the door. "Wait,"<|quote|>... | room or in my house.... I wish to be quite clear on this point, however; you are no longer engaged to Rodney." He paused, and his pause seemed to signify that he was extremely thankful for his daughter s deliverance. Cassandra turned to Katharine, who drew her breath as if to speak and checked herself; Rodney, too, see... | think William has behaved perfectly rightly, and, after all, it is I who am concerned I and Cassandra." Cassandra, too, gave an indescribably slight movement which seemed to draw the three of them into alliance together. Katharine s tone and glance made Mr. Hilbery once more feel completely at a loss, and in addition, ... | on the part of another, burst into the room. "Uncle Trevor," she exclaimed, "I insist upon telling you the truth!" She flung herself between Rodney and her uncle, as if she sought to intercept their blows. As her uncle stood perfectly still, looking very large and imposing, and as nobody spoke, she shrank back a little... | sense was queerly shaken. He no longer felt that he could ultimately entrust her with the whole conduct of her own affairs after a superficial show of directing them. He felt, for the first time in many years, responsible for her. "Look here, we must get to the bottom of this," he said, dropping his formal manner and a... | to obey. "You have the impudence" Mr. Hilbery began, in a dull, low voice that he himself had never heard before, when there was a scuffling and exclaiming in the hall, and Cassandra, who appeared to be insisting against some dissuasion on the part of another, burst into the room. "Uncle Trevor," she exclaimed, "I insi... | Night And Day |
"I wish to speak to you alone," | Mr. Hilbery | door. "Wait," Mr. Hilbery commanded.<|quote|>"I wish to speak to you alone,"</|quote|>he added. She paused, holding | Katharine went straight to the door. "Wait," Mr. Hilbery commanded.<|quote|>"I wish to speak to you alone,"</|quote|>he added. She paused, holding the door ajar. "I ll | checked herself; Rodney, too, seemed to await some movement on her part; her father glanced at her as if he half anticipated some further revelation. She remained perfectly silent. In the silence they heard distinctly steps descending the staircase, and Katharine went straight to the door. "Wait," Mr. Hilbery commanded... | my house.... I wish to be quite clear on this point, however; you are no longer engaged to Rodney." He paused, and his pause seemed to signify that he was extremely thankful for his daughter s deliverance. Cassandra turned to Katharine, who drew her breath as if to speak and checked herself; Rodney, too, seemed to awai... | behaved perfectly rightly, and, after all, it is I who am concerned I and Cassandra." Cassandra, too, gave an indescribably slight movement which seemed to draw the three of them into alliance together. Katharine s tone and glance made Mr. Hilbery once more feel completely at a loss, and in addition, painfully and angr... | of another, burst into the room. "Uncle Trevor," she exclaimed, "I insist upon telling you the truth!" She flung herself between Rodney and her uncle, as if she sought to intercept their blows. As her uncle stood perfectly still, looking very large and imposing, and as nobody spoke, she shrank back a little, and looked... | shaken. He no longer felt that he could ultimately entrust her with the whole conduct of her own affairs after a superficial show of directing them. He felt, for the first time in many years, responsible for her. "Look here, we must get to the bottom of this," he said, dropping his formal manner and addressing Rodney a... | now facing the consequences of his insanity. He must confess himself entirely and fundamentally other than Mr. Hilbery thought him. Everything was against him. Even the Sunday evening and the fire and the tranquil library scene were against him. Mr. Hilbery s appeal to him as a man of the world was terribly against him... | Night And Day |
he added. She paused, holding the door ajar. | No speaker | to speak to you alone,"<|quote|>he added. She paused, holding the door ajar.</|quote|>"I ll come back," she | Mr. Hilbery commanded. "I wish to speak to you alone,"<|quote|>he added. She paused, holding the door ajar.</|quote|>"I ll come back," she said, and as she spoke | some movement on her part; her father glanced at her as if he half anticipated some further revelation. She remained perfectly silent. In the silence they heard distinctly steps descending the staircase, and Katharine went straight to the door. "Wait," Mr. Hilbery commanded. "I wish to speak to you alone,"<|quote|>he a... | clear on this point, however; you are no longer engaged to Rodney." He paused, and his pause seemed to signify that he was extremely thankful for his daughter s deliverance. Cassandra turned to Katharine, who drew her breath as if to speak and checked herself; Rodney, too, seemed to await some movement on her part; her... | is I who am concerned I and Cassandra." Cassandra, too, gave an indescribably slight movement which seemed to draw the three of them into alliance together. Katharine s tone and glance made Mr. Hilbery once more feel completely at a loss, and in addition, painfully and angrily obsolete; but in spite of an awful inner h... | Trevor," she exclaimed, "I insist upon telling you the truth!" She flung herself between Rodney and her uncle, as if she sought to intercept their blows. As her uncle stood perfectly still, looking very large and imposing, and as nobody spoke, she shrank back a little, and looked first at Katharine and then at Rodney. ... | could ultimately entrust her with the whole conduct of her own affairs after a superficial show of directing them. He felt, for the first time in many years, responsible for her. "Look here, we must get to the bottom of this," he said, dropping his formal manner and addressing Rodney as if Katharine were not present. "... | room; but either she did not notice it or preferred not to obey. "You have the impudence" Mr. Hilbery began, in a dull, low voice that he himself had never heard before, when there was a scuffling and exclaiming in the hall, and Cassandra, who appeared to be insisting against some dissuasion on the part of another, bur... | Night And Day |
"I ll come back," | Katharine Hilbery | paused, holding the door ajar.<|quote|>"I ll come back,"</|quote|>she said, and as she | you alone," he added. She paused, holding the door ajar.<|quote|>"I ll come back,"</|quote|>she said, and as she spoke she opened the door | at her as if he half anticipated some further revelation. She remained perfectly silent. In the silence they heard distinctly steps descending the staircase, and Katharine went straight to the door. "Wait," Mr. Hilbery commanded. "I wish to speak to you alone," he added. She paused, holding the door ajar.<|quote|>"I ll... | longer engaged to Rodney." He paused, and his pause seemed to signify that he was extremely thankful for his daughter s deliverance. Cassandra turned to Katharine, who drew her breath as if to speak and checked herself; Rodney, too, seemed to await some movement on her part; her father glanced at her as if he half anti... | Cassandra, too, gave an indescribably slight movement which seemed to draw the three of them into alliance together. Katharine s tone and glance made Mr. Hilbery once more feel completely at a loss, and in addition, painfully and angrily obsolete; but in spite of an awful inner hollowness he was outwardly composed. "Ca... | the truth!" She flung herself between Rodney and her uncle, as if she sought to intercept their blows. As her uncle stood perfectly still, looking very large and imposing, and as nobody spoke, she shrank back a little, and looked first at Katharine and then at Rodney. "You must know the truth," she said, a little lamel... | of her own affairs after a superficial show of directing them. He felt, for the first time in many years, responsible for her. "Look here, we must get to the bottom of this," he said, dropping his formal manner and addressing Rodney as if Katharine were not present. "You ve had some difference of opinion, eh? Take my w... | little lamely. "You have the impudence to tell me this in Katharine s presence?" Mr. Hilbery continued, speaking with complete disregard of Cassandra s interruption. "I am aware, quite aware" Rodney s words, which were broken in sense, spoken after a pause, and with his eyes upon the ground, nevertheless expressed an a... | Night And Day |
she said, and as she spoke she opened the door and went out. They could hear her immediately speak to some one outside, though the words were inaudible. Mr. Hilbery was left confronting the guilty couple, who remained standing as if they did not accept their dismissal, and the disappearance of Katharine had brought som... | No speaker | ajar. "I ll come back,"<|quote|>she said, and as she spoke she opened the door and went out. They could hear her immediately speak to some one outside, though the words were inaudible. Mr. Hilbery was left confronting the guilty couple, who remained standing as if they did not accept their dismissal, and the disappeara... | She paused, holding the door ajar. "I ll come back,"<|quote|>she said, and as she spoke she opened the door and went out. They could hear her immediately speak to some one outside, though the words were inaudible. Mr. Hilbery was left confronting the guilty couple, who remained standing as if they did not accept their ... | he half anticipated some further revelation. She remained perfectly silent. In the silence they heard distinctly steps descending the staircase, and Katharine went straight to the door. "Wait," Mr. Hilbery commanded. "I wish to speak to you alone," he added. She paused, holding the door ajar. "I ll come back,"<|quote|>... | He paused, and his pause seemed to signify that he was extremely thankful for his daughter s deliverance. Cassandra turned to Katharine, who drew her breath as if to speak and checked herself; Rodney, too, seemed to await some movement on her part; her father glanced at her as if he half anticipated some further revela... | indescribably slight movement which seemed to draw the three of them into alliance together. Katharine s tone and glance made Mr. Hilbery once more feel completely at a loss, and in addition, painfully and angrily obsolete; but in spite of an awful inner hollowness he was outwardly composed. "Cassandra and Rodney have ... | herself between Rodney and her uncle, as if she sought to intercept their blows. As her uncle stood perfectly still, looking very large and imposing, and as nobody spoke, she shrank back a little, and looked first at Katharine and then at Rodney. "You must know the truth," she said, a little lamely. "You have the impud... | after a superficial show of directing them. He felt, for the first time in many years, responsible for her. "Look here, we must get to the bottom of this," he said, dropping his formal manner and addressing Rodney as if Katharine were not present. "You ve had some difference of opinion, eh? Take my word for it, most pe... | broken in sense, spoken after a pause, and with his eyes upon the ground, nevertheless expressed an astonishing amount of resolution. "I am quite aware what you must think of me," he brought out, looking Mr. Hilbery directly in the eyes for the first time. "I could express my views on the subject more fully if we were ... | Night And Day |
"Uncle Trevor," | Cassandra Otway | behavior to his own satisfaction.<|quote|>"Uncle Trevor,"</|quote|>Cassandra exclaimed impulsively, "don t | not explain his daughter s behavior to his own satisfaction.<|quote|>"Uncle Trevor,"</|quote|>Cassandra exclaimed impulsively, "don t be angry, please. I couldn | the guilty couple, who remained standing as if they did not accept their dismissal, and the disappearance of Katharine had brought some change into the situation. So, in his secret heart, Mr. Hilbery felt that it had, for he could not explain his daughter s behavior to his own satisfaction.<|quote|>"Uncle Trevor,"</|qu... | to speak to you alone," he added. She paused, holding the door ajar. "I ll come back," she said, and as she spoke she opened the door and went out. They could hear her immediately speak to some one outside, though the words were inaudible. Mr. Hilbery was left confronting the guilty couple, who remained standing as if ... | I wish to be quite clear on this point, however; you are no longer engaged to Rodney." He paused, and his pause seemed to signify that he was extremely thankful for his daughter s deliverance. Cassandra turned to Katharine, who drew her breath as if to speak and checked herself; Rodney, too, seemed to await some moveme... | words, which were broken in sense, spoken after a pause, and with his eyes upon the ground, nevertheless expressed an astonishing amount of resolution. "I am quite aware what you must think of me," he brought out, looking Mr. Hilbery directly in the eyes for the first time. "I could express my views on the subject more... | of human folly. Take my advice and put the whole matter out of your minds both of you. I prescribe a complete abstinence from emotion. Visit some cheerful seaside resort, Rodney." He was struck by William s appearance, which seemed to him to indicate profound feeling resolutely held in check. No doubt, he reflected, Ka... | turned a curious dull purple. He looked at his daughter. He nodded his head, as if to convey his silent command to her to leave the room; but either she did not notice it or preferred not to obey. "You have the impudence" Mr. Hilbery began, in a dull, low voice that he himself had never heard before, when there was a s... | Night And Day |
Cassandra exclaimed impulsively, | No speaker | his own satisfaction. "Uncle Trevor,"<|quote|>Cassandra exclaimed impulsively,</|quote|>"don t be angry, please. | his daughter s behavior to his own satisfaction. "Uncle Trevor,"<|quote|>Cassandra exclaimed impulsively,</|quote|>"don t be angry, please. I couldn t help it; | couple, who remained standing as if they did not accept their dismissal, and the disappearance of Katharine had brought some change into the situation. So, in his secret heart, Mr. Hilbery felt that it had, for he could not explain his daughter s behavior to his own satisfaction. "Uncle Trevor,"<|quote|>Cassandra excla... | to you alone," he added. She paused, holding the door ajar. "I ll come back," she said, and as she spoke she opened the door and went out. They could hear her immediately speak to some one outside, though the words were inaudible. Mr. Hilbery was left confronting the guilty couple, who remained standing as if they did ... | to be quite clear on this point, however; you are no longer engaged to Rodney." He paused, and his pause seemed to signify that he was extremely thankful for his daughter s deliverance. Cassandra turned to Katharine, who drew her breath as if to speak and checked herself; Rodney, too, seemed to await some movement on h... | were broken in sense, spoken after a pause, and with his eyes upon the ground, nevertheless expressed an astonishing amount of resolution. "I am quite aware what you must think of me," he brought out, looking Mr. Hilbery directly in the eyes for the first time. "I could express my views on the subject more fully if we ... | folly. Take my advice and put the whole matter out of your minds both of you. I prescribe a complete abstinence from emotion. Visit some cheerful seaside resort, Rodney." He was struck by William s appearance, which seemed to him to indicate profound feeling resolutely held in check. No doubt, he reflected, Katharine h... | fully if we were alone," Mr. Hilbery returned. "But you forget me," said Katharine. She moved a little towards Rodney, and her movement seemed to testify mutely to her respect for him, and her alliance with him. "I think William has behaved perfectly rightly, and, after all, it is I who am concerned I and Cassandra." C... | Night And Day |
"don t be angry, please. I couldn t help it; I do beg you to forgive me." | Cassandra Otway | "Uncle Trevor," Cassandra exclaimed impulsively,<|quote|>"don t be angry, please. I couldn t help it; I do beg you to forgive me."</|quote|>Her uncle still refused to | behavior to his own satisfaction. "Uncle Trevor," Cassandra exclaimed impulsively,<|quote|>"don t be angry, please. I couldn t help it; I do beg you to forgive me."</|quote|>Her uncle still refused to acknowledge her identity, and still | standing as if they did not accept their dismissal, and the disappearance of Katharine had brought some change into the situation. So, in his secret heart, Mr. Hilbery felt that it had, for he could not explain his daughter s behavior to his own satisfaction. "Uncle Trevor," Cassandra exclaimed impulsively,<|quote|>"do... | he added. She paused, holding the door ajar. "I ll come back," she said, and as she spoke she opened the door and went out. They could hear her immediately speak to some one outside, though the words were inaudible. Mr. Hilbery was left confronting the guilty couple, who remained standing as if they did not accept thei... | clear on this point, however; you are no longer engaged to Rodney." He paused, and his pause seemed to signify that he was extremely thankful for his daughter s deliverance. Cassandra turned to Katharine, who drew her breath as if to speak and checked herself; Rodney, too, seemed to await some movement on her part; her... | sense, spoken after a pause, and with his eyes upon the ground, nevertheless expressed an astonishing amount of resolution. "I am quite aware what you must think of me," he brought out, looking Mr. Hilbery directly in the eyes for the first time. "I could express my views on the subject more fully if we were alone," Mr... | advice and put the whole matter out of your minds both of you. I prescribe a complete abstinence from emotion. Visit some cheerful seaside resort, Rodney." He was struck by William s appearance, which seemed to him to indicate profound feeling resolutely held in check. No doubt, he reflected, Katharine had been very tr... | as if to convey his silent command to her to leave the room; but either she did not notice it or preferred not to obey. "You have the impudence" Mr. Hilbery began, in a dull, low voice that he himself had never heard before, when there was a scuffling and exclaiming in the hall, and Cassandra, who appeared to be insist... | Night And Day |
Her uncle still refused to acknowledge her identity, and still talked over her head as if she did not exist. | No speaker | beg you to forgive me."<|quote|>Her uncle still refused to acknowledge her identity, and still talked over her head as if she did not exist.</|quote|>"I suppose you have communicated | t help it; I do beg you to forgive me."<|quote|>Her uncle still refused to acknowledge her identity, and still talked over her head as if she did not exist.</|quote|>"I suppose you have communicated with the Otways," he said | change into the situation. So, in his secret heart, Mr. Hilbery felt that it had, for he could not explain his daughter s behavior to his own satisfaction. "Uncle Trevor," Cassandra exclaimed impulsively, "don t be angry, please. I couldn t help it; I do beg you to forgive me."<|quote|>Her uncle still refused to acknow... | spoke she opened the door and went out. They could hear her immediately speak to some one outside, though the words were inaudible. Mr. Hilbery was left confronting the guilty couple, who remained standing as if they did not accept their dismissal, and the disappearance of Katharine had brought some change into the sit... | seemed to signify that he was extremely thankful for his daughter s deliverance. Cassandra turned to Katharine, who drew her breath as if to speak and checked herself; Rodney, too, seemed to await some movement on her part; her father glanced at her as if he half anticipated some further revelation. She remained perfec... | of resolution. "I am quite aware what you must think of me," he brought out, looking Mr. Hilbery directly in the eyes for the first time. "I could express my views on the subject more fully if we were alone," Mr. Hilbery returned. "But you forget me," said Katharine. She moved a little towards Rodney, and her movement ... | abstinence from emotion. Visit some cheerful seaside resort, Rodney." He was struck by William s appearance, which seemed to him to indicate profound feeling resolutely held in check. No doubt, he reflected, Katharine had been very trying, unconsciously trying, and had driven him to take up a position which was none of... | a dull, low voice that he himself had never heard before, when there was a scuffling and exclaiming in the hall, and Cassandra, who appeared to be insisting against some dissuasion on the part of another, burst into the room. "Uncle Trevor," she exclaimed, "I insist upon telling you the truth!" She flung herself betwee... | Night And Day |
"I suppose you have communicated with the Otways," | Mr. Hilbery | if she did not exist.<|quote|>"I suppose you have communicated with the Otways,"</|quote|>he said to Rodney grimly. | talked over her head as if she did not exist.<|quote|>"I suppose you have communicated with the Otways,"</|quote|>he said to Rodney grimly. "Uncle Trevor, we wanted to | his daughter s behavior to his own satisfaction. "Uncle Trevor," Cassandra exclaimed impulsively, "don t be angry, please. I couldn t help it; I do beg you to forgive me." Her uncle still refused to acknowledge her identity, and still talked over her head as if she did not exist.<|quote|>"I suppose you have communicate... | words were inaudible. Mr. Hilbery was left confronting the guilty couple, who remained standing as if they did not accept their dismissal, and the disappearance of Katharine had brought some change into the situation. So, in his secret heart, Mr. Hilbery felt that it had, for he could not explain his daughter s behavio... | breath as if to speak and checked herself; Rodney, too, seemed to await some movement on her part; her father glanced at her as if he half anticipated some further revelation. She remained perfectly silent. In the silence they heard distinctly steps descending the staircase, and Katharine went straight to the door. "Wa... | the eyes for the first time. "I could express my views on the subject more fully if we were alone," Mr. Hilbery returned. "But you forget me," said Katharine. She moved a little towards Rodney, and her movement seemed to testify mutely to her respect for him, and her alliance with him. "I think William has behaved perf... | to indicate profound feeling resolutely held in check. No doubt, he reflected, Katharine had been very trying, unconsciously trying, and had driven him to take up a position which was none of his willing. Mr. Hilbery certainly did not overrate William s sufferings. No minutes in his life had hitherto extorted from him ... | who drew her breath as if to speak and checked herself; Rodney, too, seemed to await some movement on her part; her father glanced at her as if he half anticipated some further revelation. She remained perfectly silent. In the silence they heard distinctly steps descending the staircase, and Katharine went straight to ... | Night And Day |
he said to Rodney grimly. | No speaker | have communicated with the Otways,"<|quote|>he said to Rodney grimly.</|quote|>"Uncle Trevor, we wanted to | not exist. "I suppose you have communicated with the Otways,"<|quote|>he said to Rodney grimly.</|quote|>"Uncle Trevor, we wanted to tell you," Cassandra replied for | "Uncle Trevor," Cassandra exclaimed impulsively, "don t be angry, please. I couldn t help it; I do beg you to forgive me." Her uncle still refused to acknowledge her identity, and still talked over her head as if she did not exist. "I suppose you have communicated with the Otways,"<|quote|>he said to Rodney grimly.</|q... | the guilty couple, who remained standing as if they did not accept their dismissal, and the disappearance of Katharine had brought some change into the situation. So, in his secret heart, Mr. Hilbery felt that it had, for he could not explain his daughter s behavior to his own satisfaction. "Uncle Trevor," Cassandra ex... | Rodney, too, seemed to await some movement on her part; her father glanced at her as if he half anticipated some further revelation. She remained perfectly silent. In the silence they heard distinctly steps descending the staircase, and Katharine went straight to the door. "Wait," Mr. Hilbery commanded. "I wish to spea... | express my views on the subject more fully if we were alone," Mr. Hilbery returned. "But you forget me," said Katharine. She moved a little towards Rodney, and her movement seemed to testify mutely to her respect for him, and her alliance with him. "I think William has behaved perfectly rightly, and, after all, it is I... | No doubt, he reflected, Katharine had been very trying, unconsciously trying, and had driven him to take up a position which was none of his willing. Mr. Hilbery certainly did not overrate William s sufferings. No minutes in his life had hitherto extorted from him such intensity of anguish. He was now facing the conseq... | "You have the impudence" Mr. Hilbery began, in a dull, low voice that he himself had never heard before, when there was a scuffling and exclaiming in the hall, and Cassandra, who appeared to be insisting against some dissuasion on the part of another, burst into the room. "Uncle Trevor," she exclaimed, "I insist upon t... | Night And Day |
"Uncle Trevor, we wanted to tell you," | Cassandra Otway | he said to Rodney grimly.<|quote|>"Uncle Trevor, we wanted to tell you,"</|quote|>Cassandra replied for him. "We | have communicated with the Otways," he said to Rodney grimly.<|quote|>"Uncle Trevor, we wanted to tell you,"</|quote|>Cassandra replied for him. "We waited" she looked appealingly at | "don t be angry, please. I couldn t help it; I do beg you to forgive me." Her uncle still refused to acknowledge her identity, and still talked over her head as if she did not exist. "I suppose you have communicated with the Otways," he said to Rodney grimly.<|quote|>"Uncle Trevor, we wanted to tell you,"</|quote|>Cass... | standing as if they did not accept their dismissal, and the disappearance of Katharine had brought some change into the situation. So, in his secret heart, Mr. Hilbery felt that it had, for he could not explain his daughter s behavior to his own satisfaction. "Uncle Trevor," Cassandra exclaimed impulsively, "don t be a... | some movement on her part; her father glanced at her as if he half anticipated some further revelation. She remained perfectly silent. In the silence they heard distinctly steps descending the staircase, and Katharine went straight to the door. "Wait," Mr. Hilbery commanded. "I wish to speak to you alone," he added. Sh... | subject more fully if we were alone," Mr. Hilbery returned. "But you forget me," said Katharine. She moved a little towards Rodney, and her movement seemed to testify mutely to her respect for him, and her alliance with him. "I think William has behaved perfectly rightly, and, after all, it is I who am concerned I and ... | had been very trying, unconsciously trying, and had driven him to take up a position which was none of his willing. Mr. Hilbery certainly did not overrate William s sufferings. No minutes in his life had hitherto extorted from him such intensity of anguish. He was now facing the consequences of his insanity. He must co... | obey. "You have the impudence" Mr. Hilbery began, in a dull, low voice that he himself had never heard before, when there was a scuffling and exclaiming in the hall, and Cassandra, who appeared to be insisting against some dissuasion on the part of another, burst into the room. "Uncle Trevor," she exclaimed, "I insist ... | Night And Day |
Cassandra replied for him. | No speaker | we wanted to tell you,"<|quote|>Cassandra replied for him.</|quote|>"We waited" she looked appealingly | to Rodney grimly. "Uncle Trevor, we wanted to tell you,"<|quote|>Cassandra replied for him.</|quote|>"We waited" she looked appealingly at Rodney, who shook his | t help it; I do beg you to forgive me." Her uncle still refused to acknowledge her identity, and still talked over her head as if she did not exist. "I suppose you have communicated with the Otways," he said to Rodney grimly. "Uncle Trevor, we wanted to tell you,"<|quote|>Cassandra replied for him.</|quote|>"We waited"... | their dismissal, and the disappearance of Katharine had brought some change into the situation. So, in his secret heart, Mr. Hilbery felt that it had, for he could not explain his daughter s behavior to his own satisfaction. "Uncle Trevor," Cassandra exclaimed impulsively, "don t be angry, please. I couldn t help it; I... | glanced at her as if he half anticipated some further revelation. She remained perfectly silent. In the silence they heard distinctly steps descending the staircase, and Katharine went straight to the door. "Wait," Mr. Hilbery commanded. "I wish to speak to you alone," he added. She paused, holding the door ajar. "I ll... | Mr. Hilbery returned. "But you forget me," said Katharine. She moved a little towards Rodney, and her movement seemed to testify mutely to her respect for him, and her alliance with him. "I think William has behaved perfectly rightly, and, after all, it is I who am concerned I and Cassandra." Cassandra, too, gave an in... | had driven him to take up a position which was none of his willing. Mr. Hilbery certainly did not overrate William s sufferings. No minutes in his life had hitherto extorted from him such intensity of anguish. He was now facing the consequences of his insanity. He must confess himself entirely and fundamentally other t... | Rodney, and her movement seemed to testify mutely to her respect for him, and her alliance with him. "I think William has behaved perfectly rightly, and, after all, it is I who am concerned I and Cassandra." Cassandra, too, gave an indescribably slight movement which seemed to draw the three of them into alliance toget... | Night And Day |
"We waited" | Cassandra Otway | you," Cassandra replied for him.<|quote|>"We waited"</|quote|>she looked appealingly at Rodney, | Trevor, we wanted to tell you," Cassandra replied for him.<|quote|>"We waited"</|quote|>she looked appealingly at Rodney, who shook his head ever | do beg you to forgive me." Her uncle still refused to acknowledge her identity, and still talked over her head as if she did not exist. "I suppose you have communicated with the Otways," he said to Rodney grimly. "Uncle Trevor, we wanted to tell you," Cassandra replied for him.<|quote|>"We waited"</|quote|>she looked a... | disappearance of Katharine had brought some change into the situation. So, in his secret heart, Mr. Hilbery felt that it had, for he could not explain his daughter s behavior to his own satisfaction. "Uncle Trevor," Cassandra exclaimed impulsively, "don t be angry, please. I couldn t help it; I do beg you to forgive me... | if he half anticipated some further revelation. She remained perfectly silent. In the silence they heard distinctly steps descending the staircase, and Katharine went straight to the door. "Wait," Mr. Hilbery commanded. "I wish to speak to you alone," he added. She paused, holding the door ajar. "I ll come back," she s... | you forget me," said Katharine. She moved a little towards Rodney, and her movement seemed to testify mutely to her respect for him, and her alliance with him. "I think William has behaved perfectly rightly, and, after all, it is I who am concerned I and Cassandra." Cassandra, too, gave an indescribably slight movement... | take up a position which was none of his willing. Mr. Hilbery certainly did not overrate William s sufferings. No minutes in his life had hitherto extorted from him such intensity of anguish. He was now facing the consequences of his insanity. He must confess himself entirely and fundamentally other than Mr. Hilbery th... | what you must think of me," he brought out, looking Mr. Hilbery directly in the eyes for the first time. "I could express my views on the subject more fully if we were alone," Mr. Hilbery returned. "But you forget me," said Katharine. She moved a little towards Rodney, and her movement seemed to testify mutely to her r... | Night And Day |
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