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174 REYNOLDS’ WORKS shudder passing. through her entire form. ‘“ Yes, there is a deed to be done, and there are five hundred pounds to be gained by the doing of it. But we must not remain here any longer now. We might be seen together, it were dan- serous. Besides, after your last adventure at the castle — ”’ “ When that gal of yours was so horribly frightened,”’ in- terjected Chifin, with a chuckling laugh. ‘“ Well, but where shail I see your ladyship again? I suppose the rooms are still shut up, as they always used to be? ”’ “ Yes,’ replied Lady Saxondale, “ and, everything con- sidered, it will perhaps be better for you to take up your quarters there. If seen prowling about, or observed hiding under bridges or haystacks — ’’ “Well, it would look rayther suspicious,’ observed Chiffn, “‘ partickler as I’m not exactly in a court dress. Depend upon it, my lady, it’s the best plan; and then per- haps you might come and hold a confab with me at the usual hour, and give me full instructions. But pray don’t forget the blunt at the same time; and if your ladyship could manage to put a flask of brandy in your pocket, or rum, or gin, — I’m not very partickler, — it would be as well, for that chapel in the winter time must be as cold as IGE “Well, then,’ observed Lady Saxondale, after having again reflected for a few moments, “ get presently into your old quarters, and I will seek you there punctually at midnight.”’ Having thus spoken, she continued her way toward the castle; while Chiffin crept under the bridge again, there to rest concealed for another hour or so, until it should be sufficiently dark to enable him to effect his entry into the shut-up apartments. ‘“ Yes, one more crime,’’ said Lady Saxondale to hersellt, as she approached the gate of the castellated mansion, ‘‘one more crime, and then may I hope for security and triumph.”’ 3 CONNIE OO KS (E(0)