[Still Thinking]

Or, it could be like Her Royal Thighness not allowing the little people to gaze upon her in the White House. Eyes were to be averted and/or downcast.

Well, it's possible she was just trying to be kind.....Nah...

[ProtectOurFreedom]

Hmmm...those eyes and violent temper COULD make one turn to stone or go “poof!” in flames. So maybe you are right; she was afraid of harming the little people.