The Works of George W. M. Reynolds — page 343: what you’re looking at

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326 THE COURT OF LONDON foresee all the consequences, and I will do as you command. But tell me — one word — what is all this mystery about her sister, these unknown Beckfords, and Stratton Street? ” ‘Oh, such a mystery, indeed, such a secret as I have learned this day! ’’ exclaimed the marquis. ‘ But I cannot explain myself now; on another occasion I will tell you all, everything, and then you will indeed be as much astonished as I was. But now hasten and do as I have bid you. Here is the key of the door opening from the Crimson Drawing- room.”’ Ernestina darted a look of intelligence upon her uncle as she took the key, —a look which told him as plainly as possible that all which depended on herself should be done to facilitate his designs. Then, quitting the apartment where this colloquy had taken place, she repaired first to the Crimson Drawing-room to unlock the door leading into the secret chambers, and then hurried up-stairs to Louisa’s room. CONNIE OO KS (E(0)