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.
Y había causa para ello. Mi tía parecía anonadada, la costura se había deslizado de sus rodillas, sus manos pendían inertes y su faz se contraía como si estuviese a punto de llorar.