By this time she had ceased to struggle; and when he released her, she stood still in a passive, dull sort of way, her arms falling heavily to her sides.

He looked into her face, and saw that the eyes were staring wildly and the muscles in a convulsive quiver.

Then starting and reaching out helplessly, she fell forward.

Catching her in his arms, Mr.Dinneford drew her toward a sofa, but she was dead before he could raise her from the floor.
When Edith reached her room, she shut and locked the door.

Then all her excitement died away.