"I've not spoken to her once--except before other people--since John Crewys told me--what I told you this afternoon.

I've scarcely seen any one since I left you.

I wandered off for a beastly walk in the woods by myself, as miserable as any fellow would be, after all you said to me.

Do you think I--I've got no feelings ?" His voice sounded very forlorn, and Sarah felt remorseful.

After all, Peter was her comrade and her oldest friend, as well as her lover.