"I am only sorry it has been so unsuccessful," replied he, with a quick glance towards Mr. Bell, as if reconnoitring how much he might say before him. Margaret, as if she read his thought, addressed herself to Mr. Bell, both including him in the conversation, and implying that he was perfectly aware of the endeavours that had been made to clear Frederick.

'I am only sorry it has been so unsuccessful,' replied he, with a quick glance towards Mr. Bell, as if unsure how much he might say before him. But Margaret addressed Mr. Bell, to show that he was perfectly aware of the situation.
