The man's whole expression was one of dominant self-assertion.
He bore himself like a king.
"Well, Stumpy," he said, "where's Isabel ?" Scott's companion jumped, and beat a swift retreat.

Scott smiled a little as he made reply.
"I have been up to see her.

She will be out presently.

Biddy had to give her a sleeping-draught last night." "Damn!" said the other in a fierce undertone.

"Did she call you first ?" "No." "Then why the devil didn't she?
I shall sack that woman.