I think it's emotional meaning
Yes, it should always be placed.
They feel as though the mans presence is ominous in a way, saying he's sullen would suggest he's viewed poorly by them
C. Not knowing that it was for the last time.
Basically, this bit is foreshadowing Daedalus' and Icarus' last moments together.
<span>Mr. Shiftlet wants the car and the money that Mrs. Crater says that she will give him for a honeymoon. This is what makes him agree. He also agrees because he likes that Lucynell is innocent and won’t talk back to him.</span>