"..." James Black imperceptibly curled the corner of his mouth, his face revealing a rare state of stiffness.
So, it seems that the flower shop really doesn't need to consider whether a woman can carry the flowers or not, as when push comes to shove, a woman's strength and explosive power can be quite formidable.
For instance, didn't Jane Sampson pull off an over-the-shoulder throw on Liam Woody at the guard team that day?
"Put it down, let's go eat first," said James Black, stepping forward to stand next to Jane Sampson.
"Can I hold it a little longer?" Jane Sampson pursed her lips and negotiated with James Black in a low voice, "Just for a short while longer."
Jane Sampson's hands were both occupied with holding the flower in her arms, but she still cocked up both thumbs, giving James a tiny gesture.
It was then that James Black noticed Jane was holding something bunched up in her hand.
He casually asked, "What have you got there in your hand?"