At all events, I am sure I am sparing my husband pain." "It is mistaken tenderness," rejoined Leonard, "and Heaven grant you may not have cause to repent it.

If I had your permission, I would so deal with this audacious intruder, that he should never venture to repeat his visit." "You know that you speak safely, fellow," rejoined Wyvil, "and you, therefore, give full license to your scurrile tongue.

But a time will come when I will chastise your insolence." "No more of this," cried Mrs.Bloundel.

"Do as I bid you, Leonard; and, as you value my regard, say nothing of what has occurred to your master." Sullenly acquiescing, the apprentice preceded Wyvil to the shop, and opened the door.
As the other passed through it, he said, "You spoke of chastising me just now.

If you have courage enough--which I doubt--to make good your words, and will wait for me for five minutes, near Saint Alban's Church in this street, you shall have the opportunity." Wyvil did not deign a reply, but wrapping his cloak around him, strode away.