but as she tried to explain to charles in a way that wouldnt hurt his feelings , she saw that nothing would not hurt his feelings unless she went inside and ate a hearty luncheon and complimented him on the treat , so she did that time pull herself together and do that very thing , even though she felt sicker and sicker with each bite , and when gentlemen came by to tell charles that he was a lucky man to have two such lovely ladies with him , and charles would smile and greet them and thank them , rose looked down at her plate and stifled her anger .