And, taking her hand, he would have given it to Mr. Darcy, who, though extremely surprised, was not unwilling to receive it, when she instantly drew back, and said with some discomposure to Sir William,

“It’s good to be back,” Call said, covering the old man’s discomposure.

Master Bertie gave me no time for hesitation, but, holding my arm, urged me on to where the ostler stood awaiting the event with a face of much discomposure.

Though she had the urn before her, she turned red and white, and had to bury her face in her cup to hide her discomposure.

He was, of course, entirely at his ease, and was watching my discomposure with a quiet, mocking smile.