Betweenwhiles he scowled over the plantation account-books, made rough estimates, added and balanced, and scowled the harder.
Betweenwhiles he was rubbing his tender nose, carefully and lovingly.
Betweenwhiles he was wondering if Val did, after all, understand.
And betweenwhiles, the unfeatured darkness would redouble and the whole ear of night appear to be gloating on her steps.
Do thou harness whichever I fling thee, and betweenwhiles protect the team.