His words failed, then, before the steady light in her eyes. She was
wondering, questioning him.... She met his eyes so fairly that the soul
of the man cowered and shrank. The strength of rage went from him. He
drew back.
"What is it, Noll?" she asked. "Why are you--angry?"
He lifted a clenched hand over his head; it trembled there for an
instant, then came slowly down. He wrenched open the door to the main
cabin, and went out and left her standing there....
Faith watched him go; perplexity in her eyes. Dan'l joined him, and they
went on deck together.