Madame Dauvray must at any rate preserve the memory of that colour.
"No," she said boldly; "I am not afraid," and after that she moved no more.
Her elbows were drawn firmly back and tightly bound.

She was sure she could not free them.

She glanced in despair at Helene Vauquier, and then some glimmer of hope sprang up.

For Helene Vauquier gave her a look, a smile of reassurance.

It was as if she said, "I will come to your help." Then, to make security still more sure, Adele turned the girl about as unceremoniously as if she had been a doll, and, passing a cord at the back of her arms, drew both ends round in front and knotted them at her waist.
"Now, Celie," said Adele, with a vibration in her voice which Celia had not remarked before.
Excitement was gaining upon her, as upon Mme.Dauvray.Her face was flushed and shiny, her manner peremptory and quick.