Ellen Holly trod softly, with timid feet.

She threw hurried, frightened glances from side to side.

It was plain that Ellen Holly did not know how to play.

Simeon Holly stalked at her elbow, stern, silent, and preoccupied.

It was plain that Simeon Holly not only did not know how to play, but did not even care to find out.
The boy tripped ahead and talked.