She thought him very proud, and saw nothing in him of which he could be proud except his wealth.

But against her own will, here in his own house, he overawed her more than ever, and she could not be at ease with him.

She felt with him the same feeling she had had with the maid about her dressing jacket.

Just as with the maid she had felt not exactly ashamed, but embarrassed at her darns, so she felt with him not exactly ashamed, but embarrassed at herself.

Dolly was ill at ease, and tried to find a subject of conversation.

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