He likes the Kestons tremendously, but somehow he says he does not feel up to the studio life.

I know what he means, Malcolm," rather shyly--"when one is unhappy one must choose one's own companions." "And so Cedric prefers being here, and talking to you about his troubles." Perhaps Malcolm's tone was slightly mischievous, for Anna blushed violently.
"Oh, Malcolm, surely you understand," she returned nervously.

"Don't you see, Mr.Templeton knows we are sorry for him, and he is grateful for our sympathy, and he likes to come and talk to us.

He made me feel quite bad yesterday.

I could hardly sleep for thinking of all he went through, and thinking of the death of that poor Mr.Carlyon.He does seem so sorry for his sister, though he declares that he never thought him good enough for her.