She said she thought he wasn't quite pleased with you.

I do hope he didn't think it was your fault." "My shoulders are fairly broad," said Piers.
"Yes, but it wouldn't be right," maintained Jeanie.

"I think I ought to write to him and explain." "No, no!" said Piers.

"You leave the old chap alone.

He understands--quite as much as he wants to understand." There was a note of bitterness in his voice which Jeanie was quick to discern.