Before he could steady himself and get upon his feet again, the others were beyond reach.
I am sure he would not have acted that way, had he been in the possession of his senses.
When Ben parted from Omas, he was without a rifle, but on joining him again, the warrior had a fine weapon in his hand.

It was not the one with which he appeared at the house.

The lad might have guessed how he got it, but he did not ask any questions, nor seem to notice it.
As the party came up, Omas merely glanced at Mrs.Ripley and her child, but did not speak.

As for his own little girl, he gave her no notice.
Young as she was, she understood him, and did not claim any attention from him.

If they had been alone, she would have been in his arms with their cheeks together.
"Go 'cross," said he, pointing toward the other shore.
"Ben has told me what you said: we are ready," replied Mrs.Ripley.
He held the canoe steady and motioned her to take her place in it.