The Mysteries of the Court of London — page 134: what you’re looking at

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~ SS? ry _ é a — = -# a — a “Ah! I suspected as much!" exclaimed Mrs | isa bargain; and you must leave me tomanage Har Brace. “ Now really, Frederick, this isnot generous |riet. So no more remonstrances upon that head your part——" “ Tt may be ungenerous,” he interrupted, survey- ing himself in the mirror over the mantel and caress- ‘ng his whiskers: “but it would be far more stupid on my part to go and marry a low servant-gir) who will present me with a child five months after our nnion, to the infinite amusement of al] my waggish friends and joke-loving acquaintances.” “ She is a genteel girl—and a pretty one,” observed Mrs. Brace. “There is nothing low about her ;—and as for the other matter—why, it is easily alleged that you had been privately married for the last six months.” “The thing won’t do, my dear—’pon my soul, it won't!” said Dray. “Icouldn’t fling myself away in that unconscionable manner ;—nor can [ afford to lose such a dear, handsome, voluptuous creature as »7ou are. ee you and I have already settled ee —— ’ = = And now, what time is Mobba to be here this evening ?” “He did not say,” replied Mrs. Brace: “bat ! suppose that he will make his appearance soon after ten.” “Very well,” exclaimed the footman. * Then you will entice him down into the back kitchen at about eleven—and not before. I shall be there—or else concealed close by. Don’t ask me any questions now; for I have my plan ready cut and dried in my head—and I'll be bound to execute it properly. Of course you will take care to have all the ser. vants in bed by half-past ten o’clock—except the chambermaid and the hall-porter belonging to the other house; and they won’t be near to interfere with us. Do you understand me” “Perfectly,” was the response. “Then one kiss more, love,” said Dray; “and 2 COUNMIGCLOIOO (CO