He wanted to speak, but Henry, with a commanding wave of the hand, bade him be silent.

But Mrs. Bagley stepped forward with a commanding wave for James to vacate the premises and took over.

"Stop!" interrupted his wife, with a commanding wave of her hand, which silenced the obedient husband immediately.

"Let no one dare lay a hand on this gentleman," cried Marie, with a commanding wave of her hand to the lackeys.