He is very abject; very chap-fallen.

I am almost sorry for Mr.Green.I am by nature sympathetic.

I have promised to make my complaint to my Lord Carteret.
And so, I trust there is an end to a tiresome matter." "But then, sir ?" quoth his lordship.

"But then--are you the bearer of no letter ?" Mr.Caryll shot a swift glance over his shoulder at the door.

He deliberately winked at the earl.