"Jonathan has threatened to do her some mischief.

I am resolved to see her, without delay, and ascertain if it's possible to remove her." "It's a hopeless job," grumbled Blueskin, "and harm will come of it.
What are you to do with a mad mother at a time when you need all your wits to take care of yourself ?" "Don't concern yourself further about me," returned Jack.

"Once for all, I shall go." "Won't you take me ?" "No; you must await my return here." "Then I must wait a long time," grumbled Blueskin.

"You'll never return." "We shall see," replied Jack.

"But, if I should _not_ return, take this purse to Edgeworth Bess.