Was it possible that Mirabel's personal appearance had produced on her the same impression which was present in his own mind?
Hysterical anger, furious language, Mirabel was prepared for.
Still looking at Mirabel, he pointed down the stairs once more.
He stepped up to Mirabel—eyed him with the closest scrutiny—and drew back again with a look of relief.
Mirabel's experience of women warned him to try silence as a means of provoking her into speaking plainly.