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As Helen stared at Nurse Barker, she was appalled by the revelation of her eyes. Anger had given way to a murky gleam of satisfaction, as though she realised the weakening of the defence.
Remembering that she was marked out for distinctive bait, the knowledge inspired the girl with defiance.