Stavanger Bay Your cruelty, and your neglect?

He's hesitating. Second guessing.
To her, he shows most of his cards. Though he will be sure to keep his aces hidden.

A slow smile fixed her face. Yeah, this was good. He was ready for some fun - - not just of a sexual kind. 
"I like you too, dear." 
A careful, sweeping look up and down his frame. 

"Some don't listen to the real God. They're fraudulent. How are you pure?" 
It was her turn to pace now. Slow strides around his bulky frame. Watching him with devil fire eyes. Those whp harmed her in 'the name of God' weren't true.
They wanted an excuse. 
Was he truly tried?