He could not understand her, he feared her somewhat, and his pride took alarm.

At the least he could keep his feelings to himself, he need not expose them to be trampled upon by this incomprehensible girl.
So, although they were destined to live side by side for months, rarely out of each other's sight or thoughts, he went his way and she went hers.

But the past and secret trouble left its mark on both.

Leonard became sterner, more silent, watchful, and suspicious.

Juanna grew suddenly from a girl into a woman of presence and great natural dignity.
She did not often laugh during those months as had been her wont, she only smiled, sadly enough at times.