She used to have that old friendly way, at least; but even that is gone, now.

I might have known it.

I was a fool to run into the fire again.

Thank Heaven, that cad isn't here.

When he comes, I'll go!" And so he wandered forlornly about, his hands in his pockets, and a disconsolate look on his face which greatly distressed his aunts.
Somehow, too, the big fellow's presence for any length of time embarrassed them.