"But really in this case, there was sufficient reason.

Some people--most people--prefer him at a distance." "I am not one of them," Juliet said.
"I see you are not.

But I couldn't risk it.

Besides, he was in a towering rage when he started.

It isn't fair to inflict him on people--even on anyone as kind as yourself--in that state." "I should never be afraid of him," Juliet said quietly.