anchor: The fluid in it splashed into Mrs. Vandemeyer's face, and during her momentary gasp, Tuppence's right hand shot out and grasped the revolver where it lay on the edge of the washstand.
positive: Tuppence grabbed the gun after fluid splashed on Mrs. Vandemeyer's face.
negative: Mrs. Vandemeyer was holding the gun when fluid was splashed on her face.