She was white; her fingers were clenched; her eyes blazed.
Dale appeared startled out of his gravity, and surprised, then pleased.
A smile made his face like a boy's.

Helen felt her body all rigid, yet slightly trembling.

Her hands were cold.

The horror of this revelation held her speechless.

But in her heart she echoed Bo's exclamation of admiration and gratitude.
"So far, then," resumed Dale, with a heavy breath of relief.