He held her hand tight in his. He panted as he listened for what should come. He threw the hand away with indignation, as he heard her icy tone; for icy it was, though the words came faltering out, as if she knew not where to find them.

He held her hand tight in his, listening for what should come - and threw the hand away with indignation, as he heard her icy tone. For icy it was, though the words came faltering.
