The Only Use of
decorum
in
Wuthering Heights
- Each had enough decorum to suspend further hostilities: Heathcliff placed his fists, out of temptation, in his pockets; Mrs. Heathcliff curled her lip, and walked to a seat far off, where she kept her word by playing the part of a statue during the remainder of my stay.†
Chpt 3decorum = proper manners and conduct
Definition:
manners and conduct considered to be proper and in good taste