With the presence of Mr. Inglethorp, a sense of constraint and veiled hostility seemed to settle down upon the company. 
The company welcomed the feelings Mr. Inglethorpe brought with him. 
mnli hypothesis: The company welcomed the feelings Mr. Inglethorpe brought with him.  premise: With the presence of Mr. Inglethorp, a sense of constraint and veiled hostility seemed to settle down upon the company. 