Caleb approached in strides.

Although he was old, he was healthy and energetic.

Celia had no choice but to turn her head as she could no longer pretend she couldn't hear.

She was like a student caught playing hooky by the teacher.

"What's the matter?"

Caleb had walked up to her. His ordinarily amiable face was full of gravity, "You know all about what happened at the meeting, don't you."

Celia nodded, "Yes, I know."

She explained, "I saw the chat ...