The Mysteries of the Court of London — page 110: what you’re looking at

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RAO AND THE MILLINER 87 Brace, once more smiling with the archness and gaiety of happier times. ‘Yes, madam, I know all about your establishment and yourself,” said Rao; and the glance which he threw upon the milliner seemed to flash with the vividness of lightning. “But enough on that head,” he instantaneously added. ‘“T think that we now understand each other relative to the business — ”’ But Rao suddenly stopped short, for Mrs. Brace started nervously from her seat as a ring at the street door bell met her ears. ““ Excuse my absence for a few moments,’’ she said, immediately recovering herself. ‘‘ The servants are all gone to bed, and I must answer that summons — ”’ “ Do not hurry yourself, madam, on my account,” inter- rupted Rao. Mrs. Brace smiled an acknowledgment of the youth’s courtesy, and then hastily quitted the room. GomiilGoaooks (S©)