It was not her habit.

She merely with her firm, strong hand, wrenched the victim out of the oppressor's grasp.
"Arthur, go to my room.

I will hear what you have done amiss.

Phillis, remember, henceforward no children in my house shall be struck or punished except by their father or myself." Clear and determined rang out the mistress's voice--mother and mistress--in this, her first assertion of both her rights.

Phillis drew back astonished, and then, recovering herself, darted after the retreating boy.