Not without cause was this sentiment: Mrs. Reed looked frightened; her work had slipped from her knee; she was lifting up her hands, rocking herself to and fro, and even twisting her face as if she would cry.
Potevo crederlo infatti, perché la signora Reed pareva sgomenta; il lavoro le era scivolato di grembo; alzava le mani e sul volto contratto si sarebbe detto che stessero per iscendere le lagrime.