His finger came within an inch of the engineer's nose.

His words carried a furious hiss.
Then he whirled his car about and went tearing down the lane with exhaust wide open and roaring.
When Bryant, leading Dave, rejoined Louise Graham, a flush of embarrassment dyed his face.

She had sprung up at Menocal's blow knocking the boy over and remained standing, an indignant observer of the scene.

When Menocal had departed, the engineer recalled suddenly what Ruth had said concerning Charlie and Louise Graham being practically engaged; and as he now saw her rigid figure and displeased countenance, he imagined he had lost her friendship.

Still, he could not have acted otherwise.
"I'm very sorry for this occurrence, Miss Graham," he said, contritely.