When London Sleeps — page 84: what you’re looking at

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‘A SHOWER OF GOLD. 79 with sweet and gentle dignity. ‘‘If you will come in, I shall be glad to hear what you may have to say to me. ) Mr. Fuller looked at her, and her whole appear- ance delighted him. He had been afraid that he was going to tineet soime common, vulgar woman, to whom, nevertheless, he would be obliged to turn over the fortune which was in his charge, but here was a beautiful girl with a high bred air which to the old lawyer meant far more than mere beauty of face and figure. She would do justice to the fortune which was soon to be hers. Followed by Haynes, Mr. Fuller entered the house, and was ushered by Queenie into the sitting-room. Jonesio was there. He-had been smoking his pipe in the back yard, and had returned during the con- troversy which had taken place between his wife and these two strangers. He looked up somewhat in surprise at their en- trance, but, in obedience to a gesture from Carrie, said nothing. Mrs. Jones sank heavily down into a ioe with her daughter standing behind her. She had dom- jnated matters to a certain point, but now she was prepared to listen and let affairs take their course. Both Haynes and Fuller had removed their hats, and stood in a respectful attitude near the door. With the latter this was genuine, but with the cap- tain it was assumed for a purpose. ‘Well, gentlemen,’’ said Queenie, turning toward them, ‘‘what is your business with me??’ | comicbooks (eo)