Possible Clues:

• Noticeably sad
• After a time, prolonged upbraiding will make you emotional
• Crying following tense reprimand
• Emotional artist having retired stops playing flute
• Rent is almost clear for crying out loud
• Sad
• Blubbery? Fat? Rule otherwise!
• Crying; sad
• Upset by tense reprimand
• Looking upset, finally accept reprimand