that it 's nothing more than a stop on the highway ? we climb a little farther down before i hear her . `` in fact , you may just be a very frightening angel . '' he still spoke in the same mild , gentle tone , but the gray eyes behind his spectacles were as cold as ice . the bright afternoon sun struck her eyes as a surprise , and the gust of fresh air was welcome . he dipped his fingers in the milk again , though , continuing to feed the baby . 