He made no reply.

Mrs.White continued,-- "I wish you could see your face.

It is almost purple now." "It is enough to make the blood mount to any man's face, mother, to be accused so," replied Stephen, with a spirit unusual for him.
"I don't accuse you of any thing," she retorted.

"I am only speaking of what I observe.

You needn't think you can deceive me about the least thing, ever.