Rebecca was doubly affectionate, of course, and would not take notice, in the least, of her friend's coolness. "I think Emmy has become prouder since her father's name was in the--since Mr. Sedley's MISFORTUNES," Rebecca said, softening the phrase charitably for George's ear.

Rebecca was doubly affectionate, of course, and would not take notice of her friend's coolness.
"I think Emmy has become prouder," she said to George. 