I took her hand and violently dashed it from me, with an expression of abhorrence and indignation that could not be suppressed.

Startled, almost appalled, by this sudden outbreak, she recoiled in silence.

I would have given way to my fury and said more, but Arthur's low laugh recalled me to myself.

I checked the half-uttered invective, and scornfully turned away, regretting that I had given him so much amusement.

He was still laughing when Mr.Hargrave made his appearance.