The Mysteries of London; or, Revelations of the British Metropolis — page 174: what you’re looking at

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172 MYSTERIES great glee. What a fool I was, exclaimed he; there are two of them—there are two of them! the dear sweet little girls. The little begging one for my lord, her sister for Dr. Moore; they will both be satisfied, and I shali have fulfilled both my engagements, like an honest and faithful lad, This family is reaily 2 blessing to me! ) t ' | | if | CHAPTER XXVI, Poor Lady B— did not sleep that night. The next morning, while she was dressing, two letters were delivered to her. The following are the particulars of the first she opened : | | My dear Lady B—, I send you twenty thousand pounds in Bank} of England notes. | know that this morning an opportunity wili be offered to you, to exchange) them for the diamond which you lost last night; take advantage of it, | beg of you, and do not fail to regain possession of the diamond. | Be pleased to believe that I am ever, and more! than ever, your most devoted, F, | Lady B—, who was 2 lovely woman of thirty years of age, or perbaps a little more, folded this letter up again, gave a profound sigh, and opened) the second one, which contained these words: al Madam, | ey | From the ho“trabia character of the duke, NES ~ - | cComichooks.com