“There is nothing in the world the matter,” I whispered. I did not want him to yield, though I could not help being afraid in my heart. “She has blood on her lips!” he said, shuddering. “Never mind!” I answered, tartly. And I told him how she had resolved, previous to his coming, on exhibiting a fit of frenzy. I incautiously gave the account aloud, and she heard me; for she started up—her hair flying over her shoulders, her eyes flashing, the muscles of her neck and arms standing out preternaturally.

