She scrutinized the house sharply, and for some time she gazed at him steadily.

At last, speaking to two of the men, who turned and followed her, she started up the path.
Sheldon attempted to rise, got half up out of his chair, and fell back helplessly.

He was surprised at the size of the men, who loomed like giants behind her.

Both were six-footers, and they were heavy in proportion.

He had never seen islanders like them.