The speaker, a very old man, interposes a trembling hand to save Vereker from what he may not anticipate, perhaps has it in mind to beseech him to give place to the local doctor, just arriving.
"Somehow Good"
William de Morgan
But Sally interposes on the tense speech, and sound of growing determination in the doctor's voice: "Oh no, don't-no, don't!
"Somehow Good"
William de Morgan
A timely choking-fit interposes to preserve its victim from further questioning.
"Somehow Good"
William de Morgan