Edith and Henry Lennox - A Memoir of a Young Lady

Margaret stood perfectly still, thinking she might be wanted as a sort of block for the Charles. Her aunt was so much absorbed in asking Mr. Henry Lennox who had not been able to come to dinner, all sorts of questions about his brother and other family members. As Margaret sank rather more into the background of her aunt joining the conversation, she saw Henry Lennox directing his look towards the vacant seat near her. She knew perfectly well that as soon as Edith released him from her questioning, he would take possession of that chair.