Penny Dreadfuls, 1894 · page 191 of 296
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186 The Opposite Flouse. “Triumph!” she exclaimed, with rapturous de- light, loosening her wealth of dark hair. She was standing before the mirror, longing to etijoy the sight of her resplendent image! What a glow of light the chandelier poured down upon hér! Now for her jewels—her diamonds ! She went to the casket, pressing her hand upon her beating heart, her eyes closed a moment, as if she was afraid of being blinded by the flash of the diamonds—the spectacle of the idolized treasure to which her whole soul clung! Then she slowly raised the lid. A startled cry followed, and Heloisé, staggering back, sank fainting beside the crimson- lined jewel case. It was—empty! ComicboOoks.c©