If he were acting it was marvellously done.
"I beg," he said, "that you will none of you desert me.

These accusations of--Miss Scott, I believe are unnerving.

A murderer, a swindler and a rogue are hard names, young lady.

May I ask if your string of invectives is exhausted, or is there any further abuse which you feel inclined to heap upon me ?" The girl never flinched.
"I have called you nothing," she said, "which you do not deserve.

Do you still deny that you were in Canada--in Montreal--sixteen years ago ?" "Most assuredly I do deny it," he answered.
Brooks started, and turned suddenly towards Lord Arranmore as though doubtful whether he had heard rightly.