She has the habit.

What is there that troubles you about it, Allen ?" His heart had warmed at the mention of Sylvia, and he felt more kindly toward Allen now that she had flashed across his vision.

Many times a day he found Sylvia looking up at him from the pages of his books; this fresh news brought her near.

Sylvia's journey to Chicago argued an intimacy with the Bassetts that he did not reconcile with his knowledge of her acquaintance with the family.

He was aroused by the light touch of Allen's hand on his knee.