Such assiduity covered Miss Keeldar with distinction. Her uncle's prophetic soul anticipated a splendid future. He already scented the time afar off when, with nonchalant air, and left foot nursed on his right knee, he should be able to make dashingly-familiar allusion to his "nephew the baronet." 
Shirley's uncle foresaw the splendid time when he should be able to allude nonchalantly to his "nephew the baronet." 