The Mysteries of the Court of London — page 218: what you’re looking at

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THE VIRGIN AND THE VOLUPTUARY 188 “ You have two aims to accomplish,” continued Florimel: ‘the first is to screen yourself from suspicion, the second to save your sister from suspicion likewise.”’ “My God! what do you mean? ’”’ demanded the maiden, gazing in bewilderment upon her companion. ““T mean that your father will be angry if he should learn that your sister passes the night away from the house,” returned Florimel, impressively. ‘‘ This is what you must do: make him believe that Octavia is here, and prevent him from entering the chamber. Now go —”’ At this instant the knocking was repeated; and Pauline, hastily enveloping herself in a cloak, hurried down-stairs to open the door. Gomi DOO €=) (©