It was a strange thing that this man, the most imperturbable and, I think, about the most courageous I have ever met, should be paralysed by a slim woman.

There was no doubt about it.

The thought of her made the future to him as black as a thunder cloud.

It took the power out of his joints, and if she was going to be much around, it looked as if Blenkiron might be counted out.
I suggested that he was in love with her, but this he vehemently denied.
'No, Sir; I haven't got no sort of affection for the lady.

My trouble is that she puts me out of countenance, and I can't fit her in as an antagonist.