The Mysteries of the Court of London — page 334: what you’re looking at

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far leas astute than the Buttoner, that Nell Gibson was going to send a written communication some- where: and he therefore remained intently upon the watch. Ina few minutes he saw Nell Gibson appear at the door of the parlour, cast her eyes around upon the motley assemblage, and select one of the lads. The youth thus singled out was (as already stated) summoned by her into the parlour; and in a short time he re- appeared. But instead of rejoining hi» com- panions at the table in the public room, he at once issued forth from the establishment. The Buttoner followed him until they were at @ convenient distance from the place: then look- ing back and perceiving the coast was clear, he overtook the boy, and clutching him by the collar, said, in a fierce tone, “ Now, my Jad, a word with you.” “Holloa! Mister Buttoner,” exclaimed the youth, catching a glimpse of the man’s countenance by 41* —___—.. the light gleaming from a window. * What do you mean by stopping me like this here ” “Oh! you know me, do yon, young feller?” cried the Buttoner: ‘Well, so much the better: we shall sooner come to an understanding. Now then, you have nothing to fear; because I shall let you keep whatever the young woman has just given you, and I will give you double myself into the bargain.” “Well, she gived me a guinea,” said the boy, prompt with a lie and ready with a cheat. “Wery good,” observed the Buattoner. “Then of course you can show it me?” “Won't you take a genelman’s word?” asked the lad impudently. “No nonsense,” responded the Battoner, be- stowing a hearty shake upon the youth. “Come, show us what Nell Gibson gave yer—and I'l} double it.” © Well, by goles! it’s tarned into a crown," sald comliclbooks.com