The Works of George W. M. Reynolds — page 230: what you’re looking at

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THE JOURNEY 213 And it is now about half-past eight,’’ said Lady Bess, referring to her watch which lay upon the table by the bed- side. ‘‘ Well, I can at least reckon upon two or three hours’ good sleep.” “For which purpose I will therefore leave you,’’ said Kate; but as she was about to open the door, she turned around, and with an arch smile upon her very good-looking counte- nance, said, “‘ Shall I bring you up the gruel and toast at eleven? ”’ ‘““ Rather say a good luncheon, my dear friend,” responded Lady Bess, with another merry laugh; and then, as Kate Marshall closed the door, the female highwayman turned around in her couch and composed herself off to sleep as calmly and tranquilly as if there were not even the remotest chance of being brought into collision with the authorities. CONnNIELDOOKS (CO)