All eyes were now turned upon Phin; andeither because he had intentionally deceived Jack, or because, which is more probable, having confounded what Mrs. Pipkin said with what his father said, he was afraid to confess the blunder and assume his share of the responsibilitythat treacherous-hearted youngster put on an air of outraged innocence, and exclaimed loudly, "O, I never said such a thing!
