I know if I come down, you'll go, and--' 'And what, my precious ?' said Mr Tappertit.
'And try,' said Miggs, hysterically, 'to kiss me, or some such dreadfulness; I know you will!' 'I swear I won't,' said Mr Tappertit, with remarkable earnestness.

'Upon my soul I won't.

It's getting broad day, and the watchman's waking up.

Angelic Miggs! If you'll only come and let me in, I promise you faithfully and truly I won't.' Miss Miggs, whose gentle heart was touched, did not wait for the oath (knowing how strong the temptation was, and fearing he might forswear himself), but tripped lightly down the stairs, and with her own fair hands drew back the rough fastenings of the workshop window.

Having helped the wayward 'prentice in, she faintly articulated the words 'Simmun is safe!' and yielding to her woman's nature, immediately became insensible.
'I knew I should quench her,' said Sim, rather embarrassed by this circumstance.