"Nell, I'm sorry I wasn't round sooner," he said, apologetically, as if it was owing to his neglect the affair had happened.
As they entered the cabin Nell stole a glance at him.

This was the third time he had injured a man because of her.

She had on several occasions seen that cold, steely glare in his eyes, and it had always frightened her.

It was gone, however, before they were inside the building.

He said something which she did not hear distinctly, and his calm voice allayed her excitement.