Octavia's Pride; or, The Missing Witness — page 78: what you’re looking at

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68 OCTAVIA'S PRIDE. A muttered oath burst from the heir, he looked a mo- ment at the pale, resolute face, then whirled suddenly, seized the key from: the inside of the lock, and closing the door, locked it and put the key in his pocket. ‘“We will see, young woman, if there is not a way to bring you toterms. You will find you are not dealing with Doctor Morley now,” said he from the outside, and then slowly descended the stairs. ‘ Jane West went back and sat down by the window, which was in the third story of a rear wing. ‘“ Now,” said she, ‘‘if I have any wit it is the time for me to exercise 1t.” CHAPTER VII. LORD ROLAND. Miss Wainwright set herself at once upon the accom- plishment of the errand which had brought her to London. She questioned the butler and housekeeper eagerly to know which was the most skillful physician in town, and was an- noyed to find that their opinions varied, with equally good authority for the same. Suddenly an idea came to her, and she turned in her peremptory fashion. “Thomas, do you know whether either Lord or Lady Falkner are at their town residence?” ‘‘T think they are, Miss Wainwright. I heard some- thing from their footman about their coming to make ready for a journey to Scotland, Shall I go and see?” ‘“No, bring the carriage again, and I will go over at once. I remember hearing Lady Mary telling her sister about some physician whose cures were something magical. , I will learn, if I can, where to find him.” _ comicbooks com ) a) ; i Hv 7 . vids OY F ek A een 4 ’ Figs 7 Ss WIR TENA) Ab eenriee rats f.\ ; PE eS PAL Al id Aids yy, m Foshan i < Ae te p! ¥ * ay Gs ee A od eT LA BS 8 PD) hee” ae . —