[MaC] "Now we know..."

[Nowsounds]

>> "Let them handle it... let Michael, let the authorities. It's been so 
>> dreadful tonight... Mrs. Evans... all of it. I couldn't bear it if 
>> anything happened to you. That would be the last straw, Pamela."
>
> Michael's shots overwhelmed Arabella's last few words, but Pamela knew her 
> mother well, and guessed correctly what she had said. "Mum," she said, 
> trying to keep the shakes out of her voice, "all *they* know how to do is 
> hurt and kill. I have to go out and help; it's my *job*. Please let me. 
> Please let me go, Mum."

Arabella winced slightly at the characterization of Michael as one of those 
who only know how to 'hurt and kill'. But after a moment she said quietly, 
"Well... you really have become a woman, haven't you? And quite a woman. 
Just... be careful, darling. Promise me..."