Bonny Jean, and A Severe Threat — page 211: what you’re looking at

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204 A SEVERE THREAT. once, according to Dr. Denzil’s orders; but it held no dead body, no sad remains of what had been the beautiful Lady Syd- ney ; but instead, iron weights were substituted, so disposed as to divert suspicion. And in the dead of night Geraldine had been smuggled away to Widow Brown’s cottage, which Lloyd had just left, and the widow was taken into the secret, for they felt that she could be trusted. And there Geraldine remained for weeks, until she was fully recovered. It had been a fearful risk to remove the ‘sick woman, but instead of killing her out- right, it had seemed to infuse new life into her veins ; and, sur- rounded by the little band of friends, all devoted to her cause, she began to improve rapidly, and was at length able to act: for herself. Geraldine had quite a sum of money of her own ‘in her possession, but Lola, having succeeded in removing her to London, refused to depend upon her bounty. Dot came on at once, and they all dived together in small and obscure lodgings, where, as soon as it was deemed safe and expedient, Mrs. Brown arrived to act as housekeeper and general chaperon. In the meantime the ‘Templemore Theatrical troupe was on the road, but the manager communicated with Dot to the effect that they would soon be in London, and that she must hold herself in readiness to fill the position which she was elected to fill. Her wounded arm had precluded the provincial tour, and Dot was glad to now be able to return to her old work. One day, in a retired street, she came across the leader of the orchestra at the Coronet Theater, and insisted that he should come and hear Lola sing. Hecame. Dot managed to hide Geraldine in a small room adjoining the main apartment; and Lola sang for the old man’s delectation. He went away de- lighted. : ‘‘ Just what Mr. Templemore needs!” he exclaimed to the delighted Dot. ‘‘ Miss Wylde, I think your friend is certain to get an engagement, at a good salary too.” Lola devoted all her time to practice, under the auspices of the old musician, Mr. Templemore ‘arrived in London, and Gomichooks (eo)