The Mysteries of the Court of London — page 159: what you’re looking at

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tn a LO ATLL NIN Ct I tt tt th ts e nee gai 14 —_—_— SS ie | Cll THE MYSTERIES OF THE COURT, “Do you know,” continued Bradshaw, “I am thinking that it would be better for us to return to France—or go to Italy—rather than stay in this | country ?” ‘“T am wearied of the life I am leading here, as you may well imagine,” said the lady, with a pro- found sigh. “Not a single soul to speak to—not an acquaintance or a friend to visit me—cooped up in this lonely, desolate house——” “T know it all—I know it all,” interrupted her husband: “and I am really sorry for you. Ah! you may look astonished—but [ am sorry: be- cause a handsome woman like you must feel this unpleasant position. Well, then, shall we go abroad once more ?” *Yes—I should prefer it,” was the immediate response, * But [ can’t think of leaving England with the money we now have at our disposal,” continued Bradshaw, 19 * \ . N78 \ = i . AA v i ' = N BW\Y 1 NY \ ——_ ~~ — =x ——s dis a s S \ : ANAS ES SSS ‘ ~ NS SA SOSA SE Ree C&S \ 4 ; } Ny of , \\ NIK \\\\ ~ S¥ } S \ Hit “You have plenty,” exclaimed his wife: “at least you ought to have.” “Well, I have got sixteen or seventeen hundred pounds,” said Bradshaw. “But I must make it up three thousand—or else 1 won’t moye an inch till I do.” “And how do you propose to raise the diifer- ence?” asked his wife. “L see that you have some plan in your head—and you may as well explain it without farther circumlocution.” “But if you can assist me in it, will you do so?” inquired Bradshaw. ‘“ Come—say yes—be a good girl—and I take heaven to witness that I will never quarrel with you again, unless you provoke me first.” “ How often have you said the same thing!” ob- served Mrs. Bradshaw, with another deep sigh. * But no matter! Tell me what project you have now in your mind—and I will give you my answer at once.” +, IGOMIIGIOO “SAGO