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Sun 11 May, 2014 07:46 am
She was like one walking in her sleep, but when they tried to get her into the train she came to life and struggled. They pushed her into the carriage. She fought her way out again. I took her part, got her into a cab, and here we are. I shan’t forget the face at the carriage window as I led her away. I’d have a short life if he had his way - the black-eyed, scowling, yellow devil.”
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It is rather difficult this time. My interpretation:
-If he had joined in, I would have died(=have a short life, I being young now)
but the problem is, if so, then why did the yellow devil not take part? Clearly my understanding has some flaw. But I can't figure out. Can you help me?
@WBYeats,
It means the person you're referring to in red was giving him a look that bascially said "I hope you drop dead"
@chai2,
There's an expression in English that goes "If looks could kill, I'd be dead by now"
Below is an example of a look that would be meant to kill me.
@chai2,
Also, to "look daggers" at someone.
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