That bruise will answer the same purpose." "Thames," said Sheppard in a low voice, as he threw a vindictive glance at the carpenter, "I shan't forget this.

You've saved my life." "Pshaw! you'd do as much for me any day, and think no more about it.
It'll be your turn to save mine next." "True, and I shan't be easy till my turn arrives." "I tell you what, Jack," whispered Thames, who had noticed Sheppard's menacing glance, and dreaded some further indiscretion on his part, "if you really wish to oblige me, you'll get that packing-case finished by six o'clock.

You _can_ do it, if you will." "And I _will_, if I can, depend upon it," answered Sheppard, with a laugh.
So saying, he manfully resumed his work; while Wood and Thames quitted the room, and went down stairs..