He bore himself with astounding self-assurance.
"Have you had any tea ?" Olga inquired somewhat curtly.

She was inwardly wondering what he had come for.

He usually had a very definite reason for all he did.
"Many thanks," he replied, balancing himself on the edge of the hammock.
"I am deeply touched by your solicitude for my welfare.

I partook of tea at the Campions' half an hour ago." "At the Campions'!" There was quick surprise in Olga's voice.
It elicited no explanation however.

He sat and swayed in the hammock as though he had not noticed it.
After a moment she turned and looked at him fully.