CHAPTER XXII--FIXING THE BOUNDS 

Leonard came towards Normanstand next forenoon in considerable mental disturbance. In the first place he was seriously in love with Stephen, and love is in itself a disturbing influence. 

Leonard's love was all of the flesh; and as such had power at present to disturb him, as it would later have power to torture him. Again, he was disturbed by the fear of losing Stephen, or rather of not being able to gain her. At first, ever since she had left him on the path from the hilltop till his interview the next day, he had looked on her possession as an 'option,' to the acceptance of which circumstances seemed to be compelling him. But ever since, that asset seemed to have been dwindling; and now he was almost beginning to despair. He was altogether cold at heart, and yet highly strung with apprehension, as he was shown into the blue drawing-room. 

Stephen came in alone, closing the door behind her. She shook hands with him, and sat down by a writing-table near the window, pointing to him to sit on an ottoman a little distance away. The moment he sat down he realised that he was at a disadvantage; he was not close to her, and he could not get closer without manifesting his intention of so doing. He wanted to be closer, both for the purpose of his suit and for his own pleasure; the proximity of Stephen began to multiply his love for her. He thought that to-day she looked better than ever, of a warm radiant beauty which touched his senses with unattainable desire. She could not but notice the passion in his eyes, and instinctively her eyes wandered to a silver gong placed on the table well within reach. The more he glowed, the more icily calm she sat, till the silence between them began to grow oppressive. She waited, determined that he should be the first to speak. Recognising the helplessness of silence, he began huskily:  QUESTIONS:

Q1:
1. What was the name of Leonard's true love?
2. What name does Leonard's true love go by?
3. 
Q2:
1. What is Stephen's gender?
2. What is Stephen's sex?
3. 
Q3:
1. Where did Stephen leave Leonard?
2. Where did Stephen break up with Leonard?
3. 
Q4:
1. What emotion was Leonard feeling as he was shown into the drawing room?
2. What feelings did Leonard experience as he walked into the drawing room?
3. 
Q5:
1. Which room did Leonard and Stephen meet in?
2. What is the name of the room where Stephen and Leonard met?
3. 
Q6:
1. What gesture did Stephen make towards Leonard in order to introduce herself?
2. How did Stephen introduce herself to Leonard?
3. 
Q7:
1. Where did Stephen ask Leonard to sit down?
2. What object did Stephen point at for Leonard to sit down on?
3. 
Q8:
1. What was the color of the drawing room?
2. What was the color of the room where Stephen and Leonard met?
3. 
Q9:
1. Who spoke first when Leonard and Stephen met?
2. Who spoke first between Leonard and Stephen in the drawing room?
3. 
Q10:
1. Why did Leonard feel he was at a disadvantage in the drawing room?
2. For what reason did Leonard feel he was at a disadvantage when meeting Stephen for the first time?
3. 
Q11:
1. What did Stephen notice about Leonard's eyes?
2. What was noticeable about Leonard's eyes?
3. 
