Hero soon lost interest in the conversation, and left her chair to go and look out of the window into the busy street. When the Viscount at last rose to go she was employed in drawing faces on the dusty window-panes.'If ever I saw such a troublesome chit!' exclaimed Sherry. 'Now look at your glove! What's more, I dare say Stoke don't like to have his windows looking like that.'Mr. Stoke, watching in some amusement her ladyship's conscience-stricken scrutiny of one dirty finger-tip, said that he thought her window sketches brightened the room, and earned a grateful smile.
Hero quickly lost interest in the conversation and moved to the window to gaze out at the lively street outside. As the Viscount prepared to leave, she busied herself by drawing faces on the dusty windowpanes, which caught Sherry's attention. He expressed his annoyance at her behavior, remarking on the state of her glove and suggesting that Stoke wouldn’t appreciate the messy window.
Despite Sherry's frustration, Mr. Stoke found humor in the situation. He reassured Hero that her whimsical drawings added a lively touch to the room, which pleased her and resulted in a thankful smile from her. This moment highlights the contrasting reactions of the characters, with Sherry's disapproval contrasting with Stoke's lightheartedness.