The expression of pain on his forehead and about his lips testified to the sincerity with which he urged his views, at the same time to a lurking fear lest impulse should be misleading him.
Hewett kept silence, in aspect as far as ever from yielding.

Of a sudden he raised his hand, and said, 'Husht!' There was a familiar step on the stairs.

Then the door opened and admitted Clara.
The girl could not but be aware that the conversation she interrupted had reference to herself.

Her father gazed fixedly at her; Sidney glanced towards her with self-consciousness, and at once averted his eyes; Mrs.Hewett examined her with apprehension.

Having carelessly closed the door with a push, she placed her umbrella in the corner and began to unbutton her gloves.