CHAPTER II.
Thames Darrell.
Thames Darrell's arm having been submitted to the scrutiny of Mrs.Wood, was pronounced by that lady to be very much sprained; and she, forthwith, proceeded to bathe it with a reddish-coloured lotion.

During this operation, the carpenter underwent a severe catechism as to the cause of the accident; and, on learning that the mischance originated with Jack Sheppard, the indignation of his helpmate knew no bounds; and she was with difficulty prevented from flying to the workshop to inflict summary punishment on the offender.
"I knew how it would be," she cried, in the shrill voice peculiar to a shrew, "when you brought that worthless hussy's worthless brat into the house.

I told you no good would come of it.

And every day's experience proves that I was right.

But, like all your overbearing sex, you must have your own way.