But, as you perceive, I brought it away with me." "It must be restored instantly,--be the consequences what they may." "You're not going to betray me!" cried Jack, in alarm.
"I am not," replied Thames; "but I insist upon your taking it back at once." "Take it back yourself," retorted Jack, sullenly.

"I shall do no such thing." "Very well," replied Thames, about to depart.
"Stop!" exclaimed Jack, planting himself before the door; "do you want to get me sent across the water ?" "I want to save you from disgrace and ruin," returned Thames.
"Bah!" cried Jack, contemptuously; "nobody's disgraced and ruined unless he's found out.

I'm safe enough if you hold your tongue.

Give me that picture, or I'll make you!" "Hear me," said Thames, calmly; "you well know you're no match for me." "Not at fisticuffs, perhaps," interrupted Jack, fiercely; "but I've my knife." "You daren't use it." "Try to leave the room, and see whether I daren't," returned Jack, opening the blade.
"I didn't expect this from you," rejoined Thames, resolutely.

"But your threats won't prevent my leaving the room when I please, and as I please.