He tried to approach the house with a _nonchalant_, happen-by-chance air, so that if any one saw him they would suppose his stopping merely accidental.
Ann poured out his beer.

Christa looked at him with eyes full of reproach.

Then she got up and went away to the doorstep, and stood looking out.

To the surprise of both of them, David did not follow her there.

He stood still near Ann.
"It's hard on Christa," said Ann with a sigh; "she has been crying all day.