He also seemed to feel the young man's presence an intrusion.
"Jane Oglander"
Marie Belloc Lowndes
"I have to ask pardon for this intrusion, ladies," said she, calmly; "but you will forgive me when I tell the reason of it.
"The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II)"
Charles James Lever
The worthy woman took pleasure in finding excuses to go to his room as often as possible, for he seemed to bless her for the intrusion upon his loneliness; but for once he did not seem to realize her presence, and he was thinking more intensely than usual.
"The Mystery of the Locks"
Edgar Watson Howe