He could not fail to see that he was closely observed.

The woman went into another room, but soon returned.
"She'll be in shortly," she announced.
"Thank you." The woman retired to the kitchen, and presently Carlia came in.

She had taken off her wraps and now appeared in a neat house dress.

As she stood hesitatingly by the door.

Dorian came with outstretched hands to greet her; but she was not eager to meet him, so he went back to his chair.
Both were silent.