“She’s crazy!”
That was the thought that flashed through Merry’s mind.
He realized that he was in an awkward predicament, and he attempted to whirl about.
The woman was very strong, and, having taken him by surprise, she nearly threw him down. To save himself, he caught hold of her.
“Help!” she cried.
Some men came running up.
“Madam,” said Frank, hurriedly, “are you demented? What is the meaning of this?”
“You wretch!” she blazed. “Oh, you cowardly scoundrel, to assault a lady on the public street in broad daylight!”
“Surely you are——”
“I saw him do it!” declared a little man, with red whiskers. “I saw him assault you, madam.”