The Mysteries of the Court of London — page 269: what you’re looking at

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242 THE COURT OF LONDON But suddenly it struck him that under such circumstances he must not hesitate to procure a light at any risk. The resolve was adopted and executed. Tinder, flint, steel, and matches were at hand; in another moment they were put into requisition, and he accordingly at once proceeded to strike a light. The candle was lighted, he held it over the countenance of the lady who was stretched upon the floor, and an ejacu- lation burst from his lips. Heavens, was it indeed possible? And was the half-suspicion which he had ere now expressed so signally confirmed? But at that ejaculation which thrilled from his lips the lady herself opened her eyes, looked up, and then gave vent to a wild cry of mingled disappointment, rage, and terror, for she saw that detection had overtaken her sooner than she had purposed or anticipated; and thus did accident reveal to Jocelyn Loftus the identity of the false Laura Linden with the depraved though beautiful Julia Owen. ECORNIELIOOKS (EO) (Q)