briskly

Pitcher, confidential clerk in the office of Harvey Maxwell, broker, allowed a look of mild interest and surprise to visit his usually expressionless countenance when his employer briskly entered at half past nine in company with his young lady stenographer.

“Good evening, Rachel,” Marilla said briskly.

MARILLA came briskly forward as Matthew opened the door.

Lynde got briskly up to light a lamp.