Get in and don't be so fastidious--unless you're afraid--" He took no account of my sarcasm.

His face fell.

He made no attempt to enter the car.
"Barbara gone away ?" I burst out laughing.

His disappointment at not being welcomed by Barbara at Northlands was so genuine and so childishly unconcealed.
"She'll be back in time for lunch.

She had to run up to town on business.