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He was tall , rather handsome , and looked about thirty . His sister presented her friend , and with a hasty bow he fastened his eyes on her face . Probably he was unconscious of the steadiness of his gaze , but Irene became restless under his fixed , earnest eye , and perceiving her embarrassment , Mrs. Young said -- `` Harvey , where have you been ? Dr. Melville called here for you at four o'clock ; said you had made some engagement with him . '' `` Yes , mother ; we have been visiting together this afternoon . '' Withdrawing his eyes , he seemed to fall into a reverie and took no part in the conversation that ensued . As the party adjourned to the sitting-room , he paused on the rug , and leaned his elbow on the mantel .