Answer:
"This latter effect heightened by an unnatural glow which colored his face like a low, incessant fever."
Explanation:
The above sentence from the given excerpt most likely displays that Gordon Sterrett was extremely appalled by his shabby appearance. There is a detailed description of his appearance in the excerpt as 'small, slender, and darkly handsome, unusually framed eyes with long eyelashes with a blue semicircle of ill health' which clearly justifies Gordon's embarrassment to see him. The negative words 'unnatural glow', 'low face', and 'incessant fever' supports this claim effectively and justifies it constructively.
Answer:
Dropping the silk shirt, he held his coat-sleeves down and worked the frayed shirt-cuffs up till they were out of sight.
Explanation:
As the passage begins, Gordon pays a surprise visit to his former college friend Phillip. Gordon is described as wearing a "shabby suit." When Phillip leaves him alone, Gordon looks around the room. He sees "silk shirts" and "impressive neckties," which cause Gordon to examine his own clothing. He tucks his "frayed shirt-cuffs" so they do not show. This event helps convey that Gordon is embarrassed by his appearance.
