gabby crossed her arms over her chest and glared back at him while he spoke on the phone . a loud , demanding cry that turned every head in the hallway . the woman in the dirty dress stumbled into our field of vision . if he did n't bring it up , then she would . her second : the little woman stays home , while the big strong tough guy goes to war . the man removed his cloak and folded it in his arms . of course , he had a soft side . 