It was only when she smiled or came into a strong light that they seemed suddenly to flash almost to violet.

Her figure was slim--she was, indeed, little more than a girl--but very shapely and elegant.

She could scarcely be called tall, but there was something in her carriage which seemed to exaggerate her height.

The very poise of her head indicated a somewhat contemptuous indifference to the people amongst whom she moved.
I had kept my scrutiny under control, prepared for any sudden movement on the part of the girl; but after all she was too quick for me.

She turned from the window with a perfectly natural movement, and yet so swiftly that our eyes met before I could look away.