As the patrons and guests arrived, she greeted them and apologized for her employer's usual absence, pretending dismay when she was rather happy to be running the entire event by herself.

Jeff pretended dismay.

He pretended fright and dismay.

Dorotea asked, pretending dismay.

Johnny pretended surprised dismay.

Boris exclaimed, pretending dismay as he had glanced in the direction of the Lower Cavern where the roasts were being served.

Rod pretended dismay.

I pretended dismay.