37/41 Strong language from Scott was so unusual as to be almost outside his experience. "You've done a hellish thing! Clear out now, and leave me to help her in my own way! Before God, I believe she'll die if you don't! Do you want her to die ?" The question fell with a force that was passionate. There was violence in the grip of his hands. His whole meagre body quivered as though galvanized by some vital, electric current more potent than it could bear. |