whis-s-s-s-sht

Updated: June 7, 2025

Russell could not make out what he said, nor had she a chance to explain. For in the midst of all this there occurred a new interruption. This was the sound of a key turning in the door. The door opened immediately behind Mrs. Russell, and a soft voice, said in familiar tones and in a husky whisper: "Whis-s-s-s-sht, darlin' are ye awake, thin! Sure I hope the gyerruls are aslape."

James De Mille - A Castle in Spain: A Novel