Although Laura White still felt resentful toward Vera Xavier, she couldn't help but feel that her defeat was inevitable. Recalling their interactions, she had to admit Vera was gentle, intelligent, and magnanimous. In both vision and bearing, Laura knew she was a step below.
Vera Xavier was perfectly composed. She looked at Crystal Quinn and said, "The eyes of justice? Let me see... which of your eyes is the righteous one?"
Crystal Quinn froze. 'She's going completely off-script! Anyone else faced with this kind of accusation would be flustered or nervous, but Vera Xavier is asking me this bizarre question!'
Vera Xavier sighed and said, "I don't see any eyes of justice. What I do see is a pair of eyes belonging to someone who's been deceived and used as a pawn."
At this, she shouted, "Susan Caldwell, you witnessed the entire incident in the cafeteria. Why don't you come tell us what happened? Don't let your roommate be the only one to stick her neck out!"
