In Sight of St. Paul's — page 36: what you’re looking at

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‘ A DANGEROUS BEAUTY. 31 flashed upon him a glance of mingled defiance and hatred. ‘But I warn you!’ she exclaimed, in low, tense tones, the words cutting the air like so many stings of a whip-lash. ‘‘Be careful to keep silent about my past, for I have your honorable family here—here in the palm of my hand! And if you drive me too hard, [ll not spare them !’’ As she spoke she emphasized her words by extend- ing one hand, opening it wide, and then shutting it viciously, as if crushing something in its grasp. ‘““You must explain!’’ ejaculated Tom, astonished, and alarmed as well. The Panther flung up her head, her whole form quivering with rage and a wild longing for ven- geance. ‘“‘T’]] not explain!’’. she retorted, fiercely. (CAL. though it’s only my love for your brother that keeps me still. Rob me of that, and [am pitiless!’ (EO) m Gomicbooks