All his old dash and self-possession seemed to have forsaken him.

Presently, seeing a number of people entering the hall, he made for the staircase, and went hastily up.

Mechanically he went to his own room, and found it lighted.

Flowers were set about, and everything was made ready as for a guest.

He sat down, not thinking, but dazed.
Glancing up, he saw his face in a mirror.