The Works of George W. M. Reynolds — page 249: what you’re looking at

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232 REYNOLDS’ WORKS snared by her beauty as he strained her in his arms that he was entirely submissive to her will. | “And now, relative to this woman,’’ she continued. “ What is the latest intelligence you have obtained concern- ing her? ”’ ) ‘That she still les completely prostrate, unable to speak, unable even to move her limbs; but the medical attendant confidently predicts her recovery.” “Then, Harold,’’ immediately added Lady Saxondale, ‘she must be dealt with speedily. While in this state, the opportunity is most favourable for her removal in pursuance of the plan which I myself suggested to you some time since.” “You know, Harriet, the difficulties with which I have: had to contend. Ah, if we had only that man Chiffin to aid us! ”’ ‘“ Tf we had,” replied Lady Saxondale, in a musing manner, “it would be settled in one way or another offhand. Idiot that I was when aiding him to effect his escape, that I did not bid him come up to London and succour you in the business. However, you must carry out the operations immediately. You know not, indeed you know not, how much depends upon it. Even a risk must be run. Surely, surely you can by some means get William Deveril out of the way for a few hours? A forged letter will do this. Ah, the idea is a good one. Know you if your uncle the marquis is still at Edenbridge? ”’ “Yes, I have every reason to believe so,’”’ replied Harold. “And can you not imitate his lordship’s hand?’ asked Lady Saxondale. ‘“‘Can you not write a pressing letter, as if coming from your uncle, and urging Mr. Deveril to go to him at once? Then, your assistants being in readiness to act —”’ “IT understand; it shall be done,” ejaculated Staunton. ‘Yes, 1t shall be done without delay.” Aiter a little more conversation, Lady Saxondale and her paramour separated, the latter issuing forth from the mansion. He was proceeding along Park Lane, in order to reach Oxford Street, whence he purposed to take a cab home, when by the light of a lamp he perceived the form of a man walking rapidly a little way ahead, and keeping as much CONNIE OO KS (E(0)