The Mysteries of the Court of London — page 205: what you’re looking at

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178 THE COURT OF LONDON ‘““ Oh, the noblest feelings are of a jealous nature, my Pau- line,’’ exclaimed Florimel; “‘ and unless you had loved me tenderly you would not have resented my supposed infidelity severely.”’ ‘““T am grateful to thee, Gabriel,’’ whispered Pauline, ‘for thus finding an extenuation for my injurious, rash, and precipitate conduct toward thee. But tell me, who could that individual have been who wore the blue domino and personated yourself at the masquerade? ”’ ‘“ Doubtless some accomplice in Caroline Walters’s scheme of revenge,” replied Florimel. ‘‘ And now let us avert our eyes as much as possible from the past, and think only of the present, — yes, and of the future also,”’ he added, pressing the maiden’s hand to his lips. “ It is for you, Pauline,”’ he continued, in a low and tender tone, “ to settle the day which will render us both happy, unite us, never more to separate, and, while bestowing upon me a husband’s right to protect and cherish you, afford me also a brother’s priv- ilege to watch over and console your afflicted and deeply wronged sister.”’ | Then, with melting looks and blushing cheeks, the charm- ing maiden murmured a few words in her lover’s ear; and doubtless the response which they conveyed to his solicita- tion was agreeable to his hopes and wishes, for he once more caught her in-his arms, strained her to his breast, and covered her cheeks with kisses. GOMicdooks (E(0)