looking ahead out of her side of the cab, at the intersection.
she is held fascinated by the robot's staring eyes. for another moment it looks as if she would, break and run. but she summons all her courage, and moves slowly toward gort, whose legs are still held captive.
all hope gone, she is blessed with a moment of lucidity, and she remembers the message klaatu told her to deliver.
unable to guess the reason for these preparations, she is gripped with a terrible fear.
as she watches, fascinated in spite of her terror.