The Mysteries of London; or, Revelations of the British Metropolis — page 240: what you’re looking at

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oe Deity as fragrant incense. The sonorous words a) flood of melody. : speaking. Susannah was happy because she saw 938 MYSTERIES steps, was still delighted with the poetry of bev. chaunt. Poor Pagan! she raised to Heaven the Catholic melody, and her veice ascended to the . of the beautiful Italian language poured from her > lips, in harmony with the clear notes.oef the piano which, touched by her skillful fingers, sent forth” | Brian listened, and endeavoured to restrain a respiration ; but be could not succeed in this, fo he had been running hurriedly.» His chest heaved — violently, and the effert which he made to preveriil f Susannah from hearing him, caused large drops of perspiration to start upon his forehead. The last vibrations of Susannah’s voice were” extinguished in a brilliant finale of chords, struck — vigoreusly by her well practiced fingers. Then the piano became silent. The lovely girl raised her glistening eyes from the music, and in the | glass before herthey met the ardent gaze of Lan- easter, She started and blushed deeply, not from | shame, but with pleasure. Brian bent down and kissed her hand. | They seated themselves near one another upon the sofa, and remained some minutes ei | Brian. He was still under the iufinence of the | recent impression. He was silently admiring her | and from his very soul, & I was waiting your arrival, sir, at length said | Sussannah ; this is the first time you have been 86 late. ity: Was you prayer, then, for me? said Brian a: 7 : ie te