There was something in Bernardine's manner which had won the poor girl's fancy: some unspoken sympathy, some quiet geniality.

Webb appeared at the supper-table the personification of quiet geniality, but Amy thought she had never seen him look so hollow-eyed.

"Sit down, Sir Charles," said Harley with quiet geniality.

"Sit down, Colonel Menendez," said Harley with quiet geniality.