Henry F and Charles
"Jane, I'm afraid, has overreacted rather unfortunately to my girlfriend's presence and attempt at being friendly," Henry said, almost hissing in Charles' direction. "I never once gave her any impression but the truth, and I will apologise for her misapprehension when I might."
He sighed. "But yes, I suppose it was too much to expect that every one of these people would at least attempt to be courteous, not just a few."