5/18 It did not bring the blood to her cheeks, but it sent it away from her lips. She controlled herself by the help of an inward defiance, and without other sign of emotion than this lip-paleness turned to her play. But Deronda's gaze seemed to have acted as an evil eye. No matter; she had been winning ever since she took to roulette with a few napoleons at command, and had a considerable reserve. |