From the remarks he overheard from time to time, Newman guessed the reason of their hostility, and as their manner towards him grew more menacing, he became so nervous.

• 纽曼从不时送到他耳朵里的辱骂声猜到他们为什么要找他岔儿，由于他们对他的态度愈来愈咄咄逼人，所以他心慌意乱。