Sprig Muslin
“Ninfield, although not quick-witted, took only a very few seconds to realise that here in the person of this bang-up nonesuch, was Amanda's persecutor. He got up, clenching his fists, and glaring at Sir Gareth.He was perfectly ready, and even anxious, to do battle, but Sir Gareth took the wind out of his sails, by first nodding at Amanda, and saying amiably: "Good-evening, Amanda!" and then coming towards him, with his hand held out. "You must be Joe Ninfield," he said. "I have to thank you for... taking such excellent care of my ward. You are a very good fellow!""It's the young lady's guardian, Jane," Mr. Ninfield informed his wife, in a penetrating aside."It is not!" Amanda declared passionately. "He is trying to abduct me!"Joe, who had numbly allowed Sir Gareth to grasp his hand, turned his bemused gaze upon her, seeking guidance. "Throw him out!" ordered Amanda, a sandy kitten clasped to her breast in a very touching way."You'll do no such thing, Joe!" said his mother sharply. "Now, sir!MoreLess
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