'The boy must take his chance with the rest,' interrupted Nancy,

hastily; 'and I say again, I hope he is dead, and out of harm's

way, and out of yours,--that is, if Bill comes to no harm. And

if Toby got clear off, Bill's pretty sure to be safe; for Bill's

'And about what I was saying, my dear?' observed the Jew, keeping

his glistening eye steadily upon her.

'Your must say it all over again, if it's anything you want me to

do,' rejoined Nancy; 'and if it is, you had better wait till