I fear I cannot answer for him; but he will call as soon as he arrives, and apologize for himself." Maltravers then hastily took his departure.

He would not trust himself to do more than bow distantly to Evelyn; she looked at him reproachfully.

So, then, it was really premeditated and resolved upon--his absence from the rectory; and why?
She was grieved, she was offended--but more grieved than offended,--perhaps because esteem, interest, admiration, are more tolerant and charitable than love..