Adkins could only hold his poise for so long, however, and eventually let slip a little giddiness.

A little giddiness-notfainting.

"Yes," she answered, "it was unfortunate, but it was only a little giddiness."

"Oh yes, thank you; it was just a little giddiness."

"Nothing, nothing, sir," said Fanny, "only a little giddiness," and without the slightest hesitation she leant on Rudolf's arm.