The mother had been so thorough in her work, that all the three rooms were thus obscured.

Aunt Cynthia had lit a lamp, which sat on the table, and served to light up the interior.
"What do you mean to do ?" she asked of the boys, as they rushed into her presence.
"I'm going to load the gun," replied Tom.

"I don't know what Jim is driving at." The women were naturally alarmed at the persistency of the wild animal in his demonstration against the dwelling.

It did look as if he was bent on revenging himself for the hurt that had been inflicted.

Many of the wild beasts of India, like the frightful cobra, often show great tenacity in attacking those from whom they have received injury.
"If the tiger will go away, you had better leave him alone," said Aunt Cynthia.