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"I am hindering the water from running out," was the answer, in perfect simplicity, of the child, who, during that whole night, had been evincing such heroic fortitude and undaunted courage.

From The Ontario Readers Third Book by Ontario. Ministry of Education

If what you say is true, and I am hindering the Lord Almighty in His work, then it is for Him to stop me.

From The Copy-Cat and Other Stories by Freeman, Mary Eleanor Wilkins

The lad, raising his weary head—but wait, I shall quote the exact language of the book: "I am hindering the sea from running in," was the simple reply of the child.

From A Plea for Old Cap Collier by Cobb, Irvin S. (Irvin Shrewsbury)

"But I am hindering you shamefully," and with that he took his leave, having quite demolished our barriers.

From Lady Hester, or, Ursula's Narrative by Yonge, Charlotte Mary

"I am hindering the water from running out," was the answer, in perfect simplicity, of the child, who, during that whole night had been evincing such heroic fortitude and undaunted courage.

From Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Volume 1, No. 3, August, 1850. by Various