Your influence upon young boys is not to be trusted, and I warn you to let Percy alone.

You are doing him no good as it is." "Is that all you want to say ?" said Jeffreys.

"No.

I have my own reason for choosing that you cease to offend Miss Atherton by your attentions.

You are no fit companion for her; and she and I--" Jeffreys turned on his heel, and did not hear the end of the sentence.
He marvelled at himself that he had not struck the fellow contemptuously to the ground; and he absolutely smiled in the midst of his misery at the idea of Scarfe taking upon himself the moral upbringing of Percy and the protector-ship of Raby! In the midst of these reflections he became aware of the presence of Raby in the walk in front of him.
The rencontre was unexpected on both sides, and promised to be embarrassing for Jeffreys.