Caro sat without speaking, turning toward him her look that was neither sullen nor expectant but soberly attentive; and, once, a glance in which tenderness and apprehension were great and indivisible, giving unbearable, excessive immediacy to the living of these moments. Paul had seen that look before, when they first lay down together at the inn beyond Avebury Circle.
In this passage, Caro is depicted sitting quietly, her gaze directed at Paul. Her expression is a mixture of seriousness and deep concern, showing both her attentiveness and emotional vulnerability. This combination of tenderness and apprehension creates a powerful sense of urgency in their shared moments. Paul recognizes this look from their past, recalling their intimate experience together at an inn after visiting Avebury Circle. This memory highlights the depth of their connection and the weight of their current situation, emphasizing the intensity of their feelings for each other.
Caro sat without speaking, turning toward him her look that was neither sullen nor expectant but soberly attentive; and, once, a glance in which tenderness and apprehension were great and indivisible, giving unbearable, excessive immediacy to the living of these moments.
Paul had seen that look before, when they first lay down together at the inn beyond Avebury Circle.
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