I was sorry for what I did afterwards; for, I don't know why, but, poor, lady! with her pale face, and black eyes, she reminded me of my mother." "That, alone, ought to have prevented you from acting as you did, Jack," returned Thames, gravely.
"I should never have acted as I did," rejoined Sheppard, bitterly; "if Mrs.Wood hadn't struck me.

That blow made me a thief.

And, if ever I'm brought to the gallows, I shall lay my death at her door." "Well, think no more about it," returned Thames.

"Do better in future." "I will, when I've had my revenge," muttered Jack.

"But, take my advice, and keep out of Sir Rowland's way, or you'll get the poor lady into trouble as well as me." "Never fear," replied Thames, taking up his hat.