“Leave go!” cried Jack, struggling violently, and raising his hand, “or I'll maul you for life.”
But Thames was not to be deterred from his purpose; and the strife might have terminated seriously, if a peace-maker had not appeared in the shape of little Winifred, who, alarmed by the noise, rushed suddenly into the room.
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“Ah!” she screamed, seeing the uplifted weapon in Sheppard's hand, “don't hurt Thames—don't, dear Jack! If you want to kill somebody, kill me, not him.”
And she flung herself between them.
Jack dropped the knife, and walked sullenly aside.
“What has caused this quarrel, Thames?” asked the little girl, anxiously.