and to have them paid for at rate No. 1, whereas she suspected that he was rather doubtful as to their merit, and knew that, without special favour, she could not hope for remuneration above rate No. 2, or possibly even No. 3.  So she had looked into his eyes, and had left her soft, plump hand for a moment in his.  A man in such circumstances is so often awkward, not knowing with any accuracy when to do one thing and when another!  Mr Broune, in a moment of enthusiasm, had put his arm round Lady Carbury’s waist and had kissed her.  To say that Lady Carbury was angry, as most women would be angry if so treated, would be to give an unjust idea of her character.  It was a little accident which really carried with it no injury, unless it should...