But its supreme quality was its immobility.

That head, that body, those hands, never moved, only behind its dark outline the bright fire crackled and flung its shadows upon the wall.
"I am sorry that you are not so well." Mrs.Craven's dark eyes searched his face.

"You are restful to me.

I like you to come.

But I would not intrude upon your time." Olva said, "I am very glad to come if I can be of any service.