Quote by Virginia Woolf
Her eyes were full of a hot liquid (she did not think of tears at first) which, without disturbing the firmness of her lips, made the air thick, rolled down her cheeks. She had perfect control of herself-Oh, yes!-in every other way.
Summary
This quote describes the emotions of a woman whose eyes are filled with an intense, yet unmentioned, liquid which she initially does not associate with tears. Despite this, she maintains a composed demeanor, keeping her lips firm. The quote emphasizes that while she has complete control over her emotions in every other aspect of her life, her eyes betray her inner turmoil.