Mrs. Ivory's hair was messy, her face was swollen from being beaten by her husband, the corner of her mouth was still bleeding, and the tears on her face were still not dry.

Zillah entered the room and Abel accidentally hit her on the shoulder.

Bertha asked Donald to bring a small sofa and place it opposite the tea table and then arranged for the three of them to sit in three different chairs.

The housekeeper and maid of Helga's house all quietly gathered at the door to ...