she said to herself, knowing that a fortnight ago he would not have dared to address her in such a tone.
A day or two afterwards an occurrence took place worthy of commemoration. Dolly Longestaffe called on his sister! His mind must have been much stirred when he allowed himself to be moved to such uncommon action. He came too at a very early hour, not much after noon, when it was his custom to be eating his breakfast in bed. He declared at once to the servant that he did not wish to see Madame Melmotte or any of the family. He had called to see his sister. He was therefore shown into a separate room where Georgiana joined him. "What's all this about?"

she said to herself, knowing that a fortnight ago he would not have dared to address her in such a tone.
A day or two afterwards a memorable event occurred. Dolly Longestaffe called on his sister! His mind must have been much stirred to move him to such uncommon action. He came at a very early hour, not much after noon, and declared to the servant that he did not wish to see any of the family, only his sister. He was shown into a room where Georgiana joined him.
"What's all this about? 