The Mysteries of London; or, Revelations of the British Metropolis — page 24: what you’re looking at

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92 MYSTERIES many of the peculiarities of a Roman Catholic chspel, that the small congregation was now ase sembled, Nothing cecurred during the earlier moments of Stephen’s observations. The fair cousins, kneeling amid a throng of devotees, were absorbed in spiritual exercise. The pastor, stand- ing on the diminutive pulpit, that was placed against one of the walis of the sanctuary, enunci- ated a psalm which was sung in chorus by the entire congregation. A profound silence ensued, devoted to individual communien and personal supplication with the Sapreme Ruler ef the uni- »*,. ‘ . ON ke ee verse, when the devout worshippers arose from their knees and stood upright. It was not until this change took place in their posture, that Stephen was able to discern the faces of the two sisters. Before she seated herself — to listen to the remaining services, Anna ex. changed glances, and smiles of recognition. with acquaintances around her, while her sister fag- tened an indifferent and abstracted gaze upon — Stephen himself — er shook her _ the same pillar, against which S$ was leaning. An instantaneous sh frame; her head sunk involuntarily, and an un- natural paleness expelled ail the colour from her complexion. +! rae 5) Os Cai! She has recognized me, was the seif compla- | cent reflection of the young physician, and by an instinctive movement hse concealed his face be- hind the pillar, and waited for several minutes before he again advanced his head with great precaution, The girl was still standing in an erect attitude, 2 although all around her were seated, and sett - Lhe, of\ ee ¢ vs ¢ - ‘ | Ee TR ‘stew a! tt Sk eee eS § s * re 2 2