[The Woman-Haters by Joseph C. Lincoln]@TWC D-Link bookThe Woman-Haters CHAPTER XV 63/65
"Well, sister, we are safe, I really believe. In spite of," with a glare at the lightkeeper, "this person's insane recklessness and brutality.
Now I will take you ashore and out of his presence." Seth rose to his feet. "Didn't I tell you," he demanded, "not to move till I said the word? Emeline, stay right here." Bennie D.stared at the speaker; then at his sister-in-law. "Sister," he cried, in growing alarm, "sister, come! come! we're going ashore, I tell you.
What are you waiting for ?" Seth put his arm about the lady. "She is goin' ashore," he said.
"But she's goin' with me, and she's goin' to stay with me.
Ain't you, Emeline ?" The lady looked up into his face and then down again.
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