David had penetration enough to see that something was wrong.

The reception she gave him was not such as he thought a brother-in-law ought to receive.
He made more particular inquiries.

The result we will give in David's language.
"She then burst into tears, and told me that her sister was going to deceive me; and that she was to be married to another man the next day.
This was as sudden to me as a clap of thunder of a bright sunshiny day.
It was the capstone of all the afflictions I had ever met with; and it seemed to me that it was more than any human creature could endure.

It struck me perfectly speechless for some time, and made me feel so weak that I thought I should sink down.

I however recovered from the shock after a little, and rose and started without any ceremony, or even bidding anybody good-bye.