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He came in much earlier of an evening than he did before, and he sat beside her, and, with his small eyes fixed on her pale and downcast face, told her anecdotes of the office and his fellow-clerks.
Albinia blushed, and took her hand with respect very unlike the patronizing airs of Bayford Bridge towards 'poor old Madame Belmarche, and with downcast eyes, and pretty embarrassment, heard the stately compliments of the ancien regime. Miss Belmarche was not such a fine specimen of Sevres porcelain as her mother.
The corridor was full of boys waiting for the dinner bell, and they divided respectfully to leave a passage for Mr Paton, and touched their hats as he passed them with his hand still on Walter's shoulder, while Walter walked with downcast eyes beside him, not once daring to look up.
For since ever I came into the fair land of Burgundy hath the castle hall of thy royal city echoed with the ring of knightly deeds, and tilts and jousts have long held sway. Why, therefore, are the merry pastimes ended, and wherefore dost thou sit here thus sad and downcast? 'Not to everyone, said King Gunther, 'would I tell my sorrow, nay, to none save a steadfast friend dare I declare it.
What you really need is some sharp contrast to enhance the charm of your country, and to keep these three people here would be a benefit rather than an injury to you." At this, the Pinkies looked downcast and ashamed, while only Rosalie the Witch laughed and seemed to enjoy the rebuke. "Does it indeed?" asked the Rainbow's Daughter.
"I didn't perceive much love in the attempt you made just now," she said, seating herself and opening a book. He watched her for a moment. She seemed absorbed in reading, and he could not see that the downcast eyes were too full of tears to distinguish one letter from another.
"Hadn't I cause?" she asked, standing with downcast eyes. "Was it pure fiendishness?" "It was for Crimtyphon's sake." "She had nothing to do with that death. I told you so." "You are loyal to her, and I'm loyal to him." "Loyal? You've made a terrible blunder. She wasn't my mistress. I killed Crimtyphon for quite another reason. She had absolutely no part in it."
"She's told me it's true what you think." In the silence that fell on the four Rowcliffe stayed where he stood, downcast and averted. It was as if he felt that Gwenda could have charged him with betrayal of a trust. The Vicar looked at his watch. He turned to Rowcliffe. "Is that fellow coming, or is he not?" "He won't funk it," said Rowcliffe. He turned. His eyes met Gwenda's.
The Colonel, thoroughly mystified and a little alarmed, rose from his seat and was advancing towards the young girl, when she moved a pace towards him, her eyes first downcast and then even sternly raised to his face.
I am very much inclined to think his heart will be heavy after to-night," said Lionel, thinking of his downcast look as he passed. "'Tis his own fault; little men are so aspiring, always on tip-toe," answered Lady Esmondet. "Yes, I suppose he has himself to blame, the bat cannot gaze at the sun, unless to his own detriment."
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