"But it is a very cruel form," said Gwendolen, beating her foot on the ground with returning agitation. "I am frightened at everything. I am frightened at myself. When my blood is fired I can do daring things--take any leap; but that makes me frightened at myself." She was looking at nothing outside her; but her eyes were directed toward the window, away from Deronda, who, with quick comprehension said,

"But it is a very cruel form," said Gwendolen, beating her foot on the ground with agitation. "I am frightened at everything. When my blood is fired I can do daring things - take any leap; but that makes me frightened at myself."
Deronda said, with quick comprehension-
