half-propelled

Updated: June 25, 2025

Baring saw her, and instantly, almost as if he had been awaiting her, stayed his hand. He did not speak. He simply took Hyde by the shoulders and half-carried, half-propelled him to the window, through which he thrust him. He returned empty-handed and closed the window.

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