"I feel inclined to say No, and kick her out at once; otherwise, yours is a good plan."
"It is the only gag to fit the case; but out of that room she shall go. She may go and pack up. I'll show them who is mistress."
"Yes, do; besotted fool, that Cole is, to have turned us against him. You don't think that viper will go to Silas Jones at daybreak, do you?"
"No; his shop won't be open until seven. By that time cook can have an early breakfast for you, and you will then at once drive off to London, and if Silas Jones comes prowling around here after her, leave him to me, that's all," she said, cruelly, returning to the sick room.
"Go to your room at once, Sarah Kane, pack up your things, and be ready to leave this house at seven sharp; go," she said, stamping her foot. "Don't pollute us by your presence any longer."
"I pray of you to let me stay and nurse him; I will do just what you wish, spare you from fatigue, be no trouble, only let me stay," she cried, imploringly.
Margaret turned her stony gaze upon her. "Put her out, Uncle Timothy, or I shall."
"Get out, woman," he said, taking her by the shoulder, Miss Stone shoving her, and saying:
"Be thankful, hussy, you are getting off so well."
"At your peril send her forth; it will be the worse for you all when I recover, if you do," said Cole, with the utmost excitement.