Winters was at a complete loss with this irrational madwoman; this time he had securely tied the woman in black's fingers to ensure she wouldn't slip out of her bonds a second time.
As he stepped out the door, Winters found Elizabeth eavesdropping at the doorway.
"You're really pushing your luck," Winters felt a shiver of fear, wondering what would have happened if he hadn't managed to subdue the woman in black and she had encountered Elizabeth.
"Let me talk to her," Elizabeth said confidently, "You two were just shouting at each other. I'm sure I can get more out of her than you did."
Then Winters, gripping Elizabeth by the arm, locked her in her own bedroom.
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After sending the sheriff away, Antonio listened expressionlessly to Winters recounting the recent events and the whole story. How to deal with the woman in black would ultimately be a decision for the head of the family, as this matter had surpassed the scope of Winters' personal affairs.