He had seated himself on the edge of the bed.

He lay down with his clothes on and remained with his eyes open, watching the child move about the room.

She busied herself with one thing and another, gradually becoming bewildered beneath his glance, her limbs overcome by such a fright that she ended by breaking a cup.

Then, without getting off the bed, he took hold of the whip and showed it to her.
"See, little chickie, look at this.

It's a present for you.