The Works of George W. M. Reynolds — page 332: what you’re looking at

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THE SIREN’S WILES 315 ‘T suppose that Venetia has sent you again? ”’ said Cur- zon, inquiringly. ““Yes,”’ answered Malpas. ‘“‘ And she has sent you too, doubtless? ”’ “T do not deny it. I will even admit it is on the same errand, too, as before, but this time with far more positive instructions.’ “The same with me,” rejoined Malpas. ‘“ I am to leave no stone unturned to break up the conspiracy. I am even to tell Emma that I know all about it, and threaten her with exposure unless she herself voluntarily withdraws from it.” “Just what I am to say to Julia,” remarked Curzon. “ And the reward which Venetia has promised you? ”’ ‘A thousand ‘a year,” replied Malpas. ‘‘ She gave me five thousand when in London, and I expect to find three or four thousand more when I call at the banker’s in this city to-morrow. I came too late to-day. Those thousands are a reward for past services — But what have you had, and what more do you expect? ”’ ‘“ T also have had a few thousands,’’ rephed Curzon, “ ana, more than that, I am to have a marquisate and a pension. Venetia has promised it to me. But I see that we must com- pare notes again, and that we have a great deal to talk about. Come, since we are both staying at the same hotel, let us return thither in each other’s company, and if you like, we will dine together and talk matters over.”’ ‘“ Be it so,’’ responded Malpas. ‘* What are the odds that we do not each receive a tender billet from our fair ones be- fore many hours have elapsed? ”’ ‘“T am convinced that we shall,’’ answered Curzon. ) “ That parting glance which Julia gave me has left no room. for doubt.” Thus conversing, Lord Curzon and Colonel Malpas strolled away trom the vicinage of the pier, in the direction of the city. CORNICLOOL CS (CO) im