But there are some in the world whose passion shows itself in few words but strong ones, and proceeds instantly to action.
Hedwig had stood back against the stone casing of the entrance, at first, overcome with the intensity of what she suffered.

But as Benoni laughed she moved slowly forward till she was close to him, and only his outstretched arm barred the doorway.
"Every word you have spoken is a lie, and you know it.

Let me pass, or I will kill you with my hands!" The words came low and distinct to his excited ear, like the tolling of a passing bell.

Her face must have been dreadful to see, and Benoni was suddenly fascinated and terrified at the concentrated anger that blazed in her blue eyes.

His arm dropped to his side, and Hedwig passed proudly through the door, in all the majesty of innocence gathering her skirts, lest they should touch his feet or any part of him.