She stopped him.

He was not accustomed to be stopped by any one, and he looked rather astonished.
"You were not very cheering last night," she said to him.
"I believe I am not generally considered to be lively," he answered, as he knocked the snow off his boot.
"Still, I am sorry I spoke to you as I did," she went on frankly.

"It was foolish of me to mind what you said." He made no reference to his own remark, and passing on his way again, when he turned back and walked with her.
"I have been here nearly seven years," he said and there was a ring of sadness in his voice as he spoke, which he immediately corrected.

"If you want to know anything about the place, I can tell you.

If you are able to walk, I can show you some lovely spots, where you will not be bothered with people.