Related Clues:

• Horror-struck, apparently
• White from fright, say
• Dry, as skin
• Like many fireplaces in winter
• Depleted of color
• Anaemic-looking
• The women mentioned in article is shockingly pale
• Looking drained
• Like an unswept fireplace
• Pale from fright
• Like many fireplaces in late winter
• Like a spent briquette
• Like andirons, generally
• Not flush at all
• Covered with soot