[Herland by Charlotte Perkins Stetson Gilman]@TWC D-Link book
Herland

CHAPTER 2
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Then, softly and slowly, she drew nearer.

This was Alima, a tall long-limbed lass, well-knit and evidently both strong and agile.
Her eyes were splendid, wide, fearless, as free from suspicion as a child's who has never been rebuked.

Her interest was more that of an intent boy playing a fascinating game than of a girl lured by an ornament.
The others moved a bit farther out, holding firmly, watching.

Terry's smile was irreproachable, but I did not like the look in his eyes--it was like a creature about to spring.

I could already see it happen--the dropped necklace, the sudden clutching hand, the girl's sharp cry as he seized her and drew her in.


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