How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #10
The gun pointed at my chest. Her hand seemed to be quite steady. The hissing sound grew louder and her face had the scraped bone look. Aged, deteriorated, become animal, and not a nice animal. (31.47)
Carmen's attempt to kill Marlowe is the final piece to the puzzle as Marlowe realizes that she was the one behind Rusty's death. And his description of her is as chilling as that revelation.