If Hal's sudden display of temper had struck dismay into the hearts of his brothers and sisters, it had not left him particularly happy either.  Though he would not own it, even to himself, he had an uncomfortable feeling that it was he who was conceited and disagreeable.  He was, however, full of excuses for himself, and when his conscience pricked him he answered impatiently that nobody could be expected to put up with the fearful airs that they had all been giving themselves.