The movement did not delude the boy.

He had quickness of anticipation.

An instant later the girl was in his arms.
As Denzil gazed, it seemed she was in his arms too long, and a sudden anxiety took hold of him.

That anxiety was deepened when he saw the boy kiss the girl on the cheek.

This act seemed to discompose the girl, but not enough to make drama out of an innocent, yet sensuous thing.