The countenances of Cynthia and Nibs were suddenly petrified into a stern and forbidding expression. 
Cynthia and Nibs were serious about each other
Cynthia and Nibs were good friends
People are working.
Four ballerinas are sitting at a table with drinks.
The consequences would be barely noticeable.
Despite having twelve people there, ultimately his punishment would depend on only one person's input.
There is a woman.
The baby's hands are weet.