At this point, the old lady gripped Nell's hand with surprising force and raised her head just a bit off the pillow.

The lady cringed away, half in terror, and raised both hands to shield her face.

The abrupt change of subject made the old lady raise her eyebrows.

The lady raised her head, and caught my eye.

Then the ladies raise their arms above and around the gents' heads.

The old lady raised her head a little, her face bright with interest.

The three other ladies raised their hands, and a glow of power lifted about the crystal lens.

So far, these ladies have raised over 8.5 million dollars.

The lady, however, simply raised her eyebrows and smiled.

"The young lady has raised a valid point," Chumley said at last.