The Mysteries of London; or, Revelations of the British Metropolis — page 355: what you’re looking at

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OF LONDON. , 3590 After having taken leave of Lady Campbell, and bowed to Lord James, instead of going to- ward the door, she hurriedly approached ee who uttered a faint cry. It was one of surprise, no doubt. Notwithsianding, Miss C:cely Kemp pretended, in spite of the hush, frequently reiterated, of Lady Margaret, that the countess had taken a paper from her bosom, which she bad thrown on Mary’s lap while she was kissing her. Lady Campbell threw a susp:cious glance to- ward them, but saw nothing. °Tis true, that the white band of Dana Stewart had hastily been put forward, and then withdrawn again, For- tunately, the honourable Cicely Kemp had not perceived the movement. The Countessiof Denby had leit the drawing rcom. It was evidently ‘no- thing. The circle was again formed, ane they began to talk over the unexpected visit. o @ During this time, Mary, who was frenabueraitd almost bredthiess; received in secret from ~Miss S:ewart’s hands a letter, the address’ of which she had instantly recognized as the writing of #ranki Miss Cicely Kemp was not, Neneetotoe 80 very wrong in her Fi bebe ia std Sent aaah 4 i : » : < we I Sal ee 8, - eS ag CHAPTER ELL ( oat pe: Oa Sela vinis Trevor House, the countess pean herself with terror into the corner.of her ‘car- riage, An enormous eight 1 was pir: fb hag a i oo? — ey tbo a an \ ie | OV AN iy 4 ota