What does this excerpt reveal about the narrator of the story For several days ensuing her name was unmentioned by either Usher or myself and during this period I was busied in earnest endeavours t?

The excerpt reveals that the narrator is preoccupied and focused on something important, as they mention being busy with earnest endeavors. The fact that they do not mention the name of "her" during this time suggests a shift in their relationship dynamics and potential avoidance or discomfort in discussing the individual.