I have a weapon--a knife--and if you attempt to open the door, will plunge it to my heart." "Oh God!" exclaimed Jack, paralysed by her cries.

"What shall I do?
If I persist, I shall destroy her." "Get hence," continued Mrs.Sheppard, with a frenzied laugh.

"You shall never behold me alive." "Mother!" cried Jack, in a broken voice.

"It is your son." "It is false," cried Mrs.Sheppard.

"Think not to deceive me, monster.