Henry's indignation on hearing how Catherine had been treated, on comprehending his father's views, and being ordered to acquiesce in them, had been open and bold.
After all, it's the tacit government tolerance of the unofficial economic system that's gotten them where they are, both in terms of social rank and business opportunities.
Her hand was concealed in the folds of her dress and he cautiously wormed his hand to it and squeezed it, overwhelmed at his own boldness and at her acquiescence.
It was very perplexing to her lover that she should be piqued at his honest acquiescence in his rival, if Jude's feelings of love were deprecated by her.
However, Edison also acquiesced in the spread of such stories because he felt that this kind of legend could add a mysterious, great, and legendary color to himself.