Margaret did not speak again till her hand was on the lock of the study door. Here she turned round and said, "Take care papa does not come down. Mr. Thornton is with him now."
The inspector was almost daunted by the haughtiness of her manner as she entered. There was something of indignation expressed in her countenance, but so kept down and controlled, that it gave her a superb air of disdain. There was no surprise, no curiosity. She stood awaiting the opening of his business there. Not a question did she ask.

Margaret did not speak again till her hand was on the study door. Then she turned and said, 'Take care papa does not come down. Mr. Thornton is with him now.'
The inspector was almost daunted by the haughtiness of her manner as she entered. There was a controlled indignation in her face that gave her a superb air of disdain. She showed no surprise, no curiosity, but stood waiting for him to speak.
