"I am not so dangerous.

I never did hurt a girl in all my life.

In fact, I am fond of them when they're nice." "I am not in the least afraid," she replied, assuming an air of absolute dismissal, "and you don't look a bit ferocious, Monsieur.

You may pass on, if you please." He flushed and bit his lip, probably to keep back some hasty retort, and thought rapidly for a moment.

She looked straight at him with eyes that stirred and dazzled him.